Teeth

[atrialfib]

I have had crowns on my teeth for years, every so often one flares up to an abscess, you mean this could be the cause of my AF

[meadfoot]

Anything that causes infection and or inflammation is very unhelpful to our bodies for sure. Dental health is known to be of assistance in helping keep the body healthy.

Look up Jean jeannies post of a few weeks ago about dental issues and af.

[secondtry]

Dental issues is I believe a prime contributor to the risk of AF and vice versa AF can cause dental work - I think its an enzyme that AF releases.

My own analogy for why AF is so variable between people is to use a glass that is filled with life issues, any one or a cocktail of all can cause it to overflow i.e. an AF episode.

In other words if in your case your teeth issues were your only issue it probably wouldn't cause AF on its own but combined with others just an abcess could send it over the top. A more common example is overexercising by otherwise very fit young athletes.

I spent a fortune at the dentist catching up on overlooked action and with a recent abcess, I had the tooth extracted. I regularly floss now with 6 monthly check-ups.

All this is just my theory but I have found as you progress and learn more, the decisions rest with you and your beliefs in the unknown world are all you have to back. Good luck.

[RichMert]

I was led to believe that AF could be caused by Amalgam filings. Not heard of abscess or crown issues.

[cbsrbpm]

I have twice reverted to AF after problems with my teeth. I am absolutely sure that it contributed to my problems.

[atrialfib]

I give up, I need some control