can oral health problems in a diabetec cause a heart attack or other illness?
November 14th, 2011 | 
Author: Question by wants2no: can oral health problems in a diabetec cause a heart attack or other illness?
what would happen if a diabetecs oral health is bad?
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Answer by Alan C
BAD ORAL HEALTH CAN CAUSE HEART PROBLEMS IN A DIABETITIC
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yes I am afraid that is possible as the microbes can affect the heart. This is known as bacterial endocarditis ,so ensure your oral health is assessed
Some of the same bacteria in the periodontal pocket create an inflammation that causes plaque buildup in the small arteries of the heart, restricting blood flow to the heart muscle, which can lead to a heart attack, regardless of your glucose levels.
Yes. Many mouth vessels are on a short return to the heart, so could take viruses or bacteria straight to the heart.
I had swollen mitral valve platelets attributed to a mouth infection I did not even notice. My heart has never been the same.
There is a link between gingivitis and heart attacks,whether diabetics or not. A diabetic is at higher risk anyway so bad dental hygiene is definitely tipping the balance into his disfavour