Do not dismiss a toothache! Kyle Willis, a 24-year man from Cincinnati, United States, the last breath because let gum infection without treatment.
NBC channel reported, Willis began to feel pain in the molars of two weeks before his death. He ignored the doctor's advice to undergo surgery because of not having health insurance.
Willis may not have thought that allowing it could lead to a fatal illness. A few days in pain, his face began to swell accompanied by pain in the head. He was soon taking a pain killer medication your doctor prescribes. Meanwhile, prescription drugs he was ignored because of expensive antibiotics.
About two weeks the pain is becoming uncontrollable, he breathed his last, last week. An autopsy showed that the infection in his teeth had been inflamed and spread thus triggering swelling of the brain.
"People are not aware of oral disease can cause serious illness," says Dr. Irvin Silverstein at ABC News.
Doctors from the University of California described the number of deaths from oral health problems. In 2007, a boy named Deamonte Drivers aged 12 died from a tooth infection that spread to the brain. The boy from Maryland also missed a doctor's advice to perform routine tooth extraction due to no insurance.
Silverstein deeply regrets such cases, because disruption of oral health is a disease that is preventable and treatable. Besides cost issues, many fatal cases arise due to the habit of people who are reluctant to maintain oral hygiene. Many people underestimate the health of your teeth and mouth.
Heart and Stroke Infection or inflammation of the gums generally cause damage to tissue and bone supporting the teeth. In addition to making gear easy to date, the damage to the gum tissue play a role fueling the spread of bacteria that can clog blood vessels. This condition will obviously increase the risk of stroke and heart disease.
A number of studies revealing the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, showed accumulation of microorganisms of gingivitis in the arteries of patients with cardiac disorders. Piles of microorganisms which then triggers a blockage and damage the arterial walls.
Quoted from the Daily Mail, Dr. Sharlin Ahmed from the Stroke Association, said, "Bacteria in the mouth contribute to cause constriction of blood vessel walls, which can lead to stroke. Bacteria in the mouth can also store fat in the arteries, which can cause blood clots and can lead to stroke. "
Hiroshima University study also revealed that those who have less than 24 the number of teeth as adults, 60 percent more likely to suffer a stroke. "Loss of teeth may be associated with ischemic stroke and bleeding," said Dr. Mitsuyoshi Yoshida, who led the study.
The results of analysis of four separate studies show that people who only have 24 teeth heightened risk of stroke by 57 percent, compared to those with 25 or more teeth. This analysis takes into account various risk factors for stroke triggers, such as smoking, obesity, and alcohol use.
Thoroughly dental hygiene is important to prevent the risk of stroke and other diseases related to blood vessel blockage. So, do not forget to brush your teeth and flossing regularly for long-term health investment
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