Missing teeth is linked to heart disease, stroke and dementia. I can't find any data showing whether it's the change in occlusion and mandibular/maxillary anatomy, osteopathic resorption or TMJ maladies that cause the problems; or the toxic oral fauna that caused the tooth loss. The studies usually equate missing teeth to problems rather than infection. That may be like saying there's a correlation between caskets and death. It doesn't signify the real cause. I've heard of a Tuft's U. study that spoke of chronic pressure on the vagus nerve and obstructed cerebral blood supply leading to alzheimer's and M.S.. If anyone's heard anything, please inform.
Is it the missing teeth or what caused the teeth to go missing that causes health problems?
I believe it is supposed to be the bacteria that caused the loss to begin with. Here is one quote from an article I found:
"Yes, recent research suggests that the bacteria that cause gum infections can also lead to or worsen atherosclerosis, the arterial disease that leads to heart attacks and strokes."
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA353794
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