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It is unlikely that you will die from an infected tooth. If it abscesses, you may wish you were dead. Having said that, yes it is extremely remotely possible that you could die from an untreated infected tooth.

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Q: Could an infected tooth that is not abscessed but needs a root canal kill you if not treated quickly?
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