A dentist spoke about the connection between immunity and oral health

Oral diseases can have a negative impact on the state of immunity. This was told to Sputnik Radio on January 19 by Yegana Marufidi, candidate of medical sciences, practicing dentist-parodontologist, general director of Stolitsa Clinic.

"Since the oral cavity is the primary source of food processing and digestion, it is very important to keep the teeth intact. <...> Along with food, we ingest both decayed teeth and, of course, microorganisms that decompose the hard tissue of the teeth," she said.

Marufidi noted that otolaryngologists always pay attention to the patient's oral health, as dental diseases can aggravate chronic diseases of the ears, throat and nose, which reduces the overall level of immunity. The stomach is also negatively affected, as the primary digestion process begins already in the oral cavity, and infections and tooth decay lead to gastritis and ulcers.

"Cardiologists do not welcome carious processes in the oral cavity because inflammation is directly related to the development of diseases such as myocarditis, which naturally also affects the weakening of the overall immunity," Maroufidi added.

In addition, as the dentist pointed out, periodontitis and the formation of cysts also harm the immune system. Chronic gum disease, infections and inflammatory processes lead to the fact that the immune system starts to fight with double force against the local factor and destroys teeth. Despite this, decayed teeth do not go away on their own, but tend to subside, then become inflamed again.

Marufidi emphasized that teeth can be called an indicator of a person's health and immunity. The presence of stomach problems disrupts the natural acid-alkaline balance in the oral cavity, liver disease and thyroid disease can cause crumbling of teeth.

Earlier, on January 16, SM-Stomatology dentist Pavel Lysenkov explained the negative effects of cold on tooth enamel and how to avoid it. According to Lysenkov, the risk of damage increases when drinking hot or carbonated drinks on the street. The expert also advised to talk less in the cold.