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Can poor dental health increase cholesterol?
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No: Poor dental hygiene does not increase the cholesterol in your body. However, poor dental hygiene causes increased inflammation, especially in the blood vessels due to a complex immune response. The inflammation causes turbulent flow in the vessels which causes white blood cells to deposit. This creates a sticky plug which attracts cholesterol causing reduced flow or blockages in the vessels.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Not likely but...: For years science has known of a link b/twn dental health & cardiovascular health. The culprit is bacteria. The human mouth is full of bacteria, & good oral health keeps these bacteria in check. Poor dental health allows bacteria to grow unchecked & allow it to migrate to other areas of the body, including the cardiovascular system. Poor dental health alone is unlikely to increase cholesterol.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Poor dental health can make it hard to regulate blood sugar levels. There is a correlation between high blood sugar and high LDL cholesterol.
Answered 9/9/2013
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