Dental caries is associated with lower respiratory tract infections: A population-based cohort study

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Association between Dental Caries and Influenza Infection in Children: A Japanese Nationwide Population-Based Study

“…For example, one study showed that the incidence of pneumonia increased by 1.2 times per one decayed tooth [ 7 ]. Moreover, a cohort study including young Finnish adults aged 20–27 years suggested that dental caries increased the risk of lower respiratory tract infections even among young adults [ 9 ]. In the field of pediatrics, there have been few studies that focused on the association of respiratory infection with dental caries, but the results of one study showed that dental caries experience was associated with reduced risk of upper respiratory infection in preschool children, results that are not consistent results for adults [ 20 ] and our results.…”

“…There is fair evidence of an association of respiratory infection, especially pneumonia, with oral health, particularly in elderly adults [ 7 , 8 ]. Even in young adults, dental caries increases the risk of lower respiratory tract infections [ 9 ]. In the field of pediatrics, however, few studies have focused on the association of respiratory infection with dental caries and there have been even fewer studies on the association of dental caries with increased risk of influenza infection.…”

Oral health in asthmatic patients: a review

“…Dental caries are one of the most common chronic diseases in children and they have been proven to affect systemic health and nutritional status, with a prevalence from 60 to 90% in school children [ 40 ]. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, comprehensive of environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors, and involves a complex process of enamel dissolution and re-mineralization by organic acids produced by microorganisms within dental plaque [ 8 ].…”

Lack of associations between lactoferrin (LTF) and mannose-binding lectin 2 (MBL2) gene polymorphism and dental caries susceptibility

“…In patients with severe dental caries, only the root or residual crown remains, which reduces mastication efficiency; affects digestion and nutrient absorption; and may cause indigestion, gastrointestinal diseases, and other infectious diseases. 2 – 4 …”

“…In patients with severe dental caries, only the root or residual crown remains, which reduces mastication efficiency; affects digestion and nutrient absorption; and may cause indigestion, gastrointestinal diseases, and other infectious diseases. [2][3][4] In China, according to the 4th National Oral Health Survey, the dental caries rates in permanent teeth are 38.5% for 12year-old children, 41.2% for 13-year-old children, 43.3% for 14-year-old children, and 44.4% for 15-year-old children; notably, these caries rates are high and increase with age. 5 It has been reported that dental caries is highly prevalent worldwide, affecting 60% to 90% of school-aged children.…”