What is the most common disease which people don't take seriously?

Friar Tuck

According to a Trivial Pursuit question the most common disease is tooth decay Mar 13 03, 4:53 PM

Senior Moments

Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities. Unlike other diseases, however, caries is not life threatening and is highly preventable, though it affects most people to some degree during their lifetime. Tooth decay occurs when your teeth are frequently exposed to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars) like soda pop, candy, ice cream, milk, cakes, and even fruits, vegetables and juices. Natural bacteria live in your mouth and forms plaque. The plaque interacts with deposits left on your teeth from sugary and starchy food to produce acids. These acids damage tooth enamel over time by dissolving, or demineralizing, the mineral structure of teeth, producing tooth decay and weakening the teeth. http://www.pinehurstdental.com/topics/tooth_decay.html Mar 13 03, 4:55 PM

What-A-Mess

Tooth decay left untreated can most certainly be FATAL. Especially when dealing with the Maxillary or upper teeth. If a rotting tooth is not tended to and an abscess forms it can spread through the sinuses and into the brain. Abscesses can also cause septicemia which has a death rate somewhere around 50%. Mind you that this is a rare situation. Mar 08 07, 12:09 AM