Their Teeth Fell Out. Was It Another Covid-19 Consequence? People who already have dental problems..

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"Their Teeth Fell Out. Was It Another Covid-19 Consequence?
People who already have dental problems may see them aggravated by encounters with the coronavirus, some experts suggest."
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/26/health/covid-teeth-falling-out.html

"There’s no rigorous evidence yet that the infection can lead to tooth loss or related problems. But among members of her support group, she found others who also described teeth falling out, as well as sensitive gums and teeth turning gray or chipping."

"But existing dental problems may worsen as a result of Covid-19, he added, especially as patients recover from the acute infections and contend with its long-term effects."

"If a Covid long hauler’s reaction is in the mouth, it’s a defense mechanism against the virus,” said Dr. Michael Scherer, a prosthodontist in Sonora, Calif. Other inflammatory health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, he said, also correlate with gum disease in the same patients."