Good day. I would like to ask what effect caries has on internal organs. Somewhere I read that there are fatal effects on the liver, kidneys and other organs, especially that bacteria found in the mouth cause these diseases. I am also interested in whether this is contagious, i.e. whether by transmitting these oral bacteria you can infect another person, or whether these bacteria are transferred by kissing and also harm the other person. Thank you.

Dear Sir/Madam!

I cannot give you an exact answer to the first question. Bacteria in the mouth (there are relatively few bacteria in carious processes compared with processes in periodontal tissues) can certainly affect other organs; the question is only to what extent (I do not believe they could be fatal). There are studies in which transmission of pathogenic bacteria from people with periodontal disease to their descendants (mother-child transmission) or to their partners has been demonstrated. It has also been demonstrated that people with periodontal disease can experience consequences in the form of systemic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes...)

Have a nice day!