What are effects of tooth decay to our health?

Tooth decay: Untreated tooth decay can lead to infection and tooth loss. Many emergency room patients with swelling in the neck can track the cause back to abcessed teeth. These type of infections can be very serious and at times life threatening.

It's all connected:): This may seem obvious, but your mouth is connected to the rest of you. Research continues to point out how oral conditions affect the whole body & systemic conditions affect the mouth. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, many different cancers, and healthy birth outcomes are all tied to a healthy mouth. Oral infection (or lack thereof) affects you from head to toe. Floss & see your dentist ;-).

Bacteria: Tooth decay is caused by bacteria, that can affect other parts of your body such as your heart and arteries. Also if the cavity spreads below the gumline the bone can be afftected.

Many: Tooth decay can lead to tooth loss, infection, spread of infection to the heart and brain, chewing and digestive problems, etc! by preventing decay, and/ or addressing it early, these complications are prevented!