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Re:Lose your teeth, lose your mind by rsheridan6 on Sunday May 02, 2010 @06:12PM (#1313326)
It could have something to do with bacteria. If you have poor dental hygiene or bleeding gums, you get bacteria in your blood. This is most known for causing endocarditis (infection of the heart), but who knows what else the bacteria, or the body's reaction to them, could cause?
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Re:Lose your teeth, lose your mind by adrianwaj on Sunday May 02, 2010 @07:41PM (#1313517)
Other things I've heard that can cause serious problems are root canals. Once done, they can be a breeding ground for bacteria. I think it depends a lot on how it's done.

Also, mercury-amalgam fillings might problematic if somehow they seep into the body. Or, when a tooth is lost, what gets put in its place?

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Re:Lose your teeth, lose your mind by jrockway on Sunday May 02, 2010 @08:41PM (#1313613)
when a tooth is lost, what gets put in its place

Gold or ceramic:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_bridge

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