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Can poisions from a rotten tooth cause arthritis?
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Usually not: Tooth decay should not cause arthritis. However, tooth decay leading to a big abscess could spread bacteria and inflammatory chemicals through the body, causing fever plus aches and pains. Some arthritis disorders increase tooth decay because the pain and stiffness in the arms and hands prevent adequate brushing & flossing, or the decreased saliva allows dental caries and gum disease to increase.
Answered 11/2/2011
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No: It can not cause arthritis.
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