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If you do nothing about it, it can turn into a serious disease leading to death.

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Q: How serious is a tooth infection?
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How do you draw infection out of a tooth?

The only way is to have a root canal or have it taken out. Both have to be done at the orthodontists. An infection in the tooth is very serious and should be taken very seriously as it could spread to the nerves of your tooth and cause pain to neighboring teeth etc.


What is the objective of pain?

It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.It lets your brain know that something is wrong. For example, without physical pain, a tooth ache would most likely go unnoticed, that could lead to a serious infection, infection could lead to a more serious complication, even death. Emotional pain is another story.


Can it treat a tooth infection?

yes you can treat a tooth infection with medication


What are symptoms of tooth infection?

There are quite a few symptoms of tooth infection such as fever. Other symptoms of tooth infection include smelly drainage and pain.


What is a tooth abyss?

A tooth abscess is an infection. This might be under your tooth or around your tooth. Either way, it's an infection that can be very painful.


Can an infection from your wisdom teeth cause an infection in your brain or cause death?

An infected tooth can cause death. But it isn't really from infecting your brain. It will go into your airways and swell them up then you can't breath. A tooth infection can become very serious. The infection can go into your bloodstream. A person I knew was very sick; they did all these tests. His wife insisted it was his teeth, and it was!!!!!!!!!


What does it mean when the whole side of your head is swollen from a bad tooth?

It usually indicates an abcess which is a serious infection and needs to be treated as soon as possible.


What antibiotic can be used for trichomonas and tooth infection?

You will need separate medications for Trich & a tooth infection.


Can a tooth infection make your blood become septic?

Yes a tooth infection can bring about blood poisoning


Why have a root canal?

A root canal is a procedure that can extend the useful life of a tooth that is infected and would otherwise be lost. If your quality of life or your appearance will not be adversely affected, then a root canal is not absolutely necessary, but the tooth should then be extracted to get rid of the infection. Living with the infection can lead to more serious complications.


Is your tooth extraction infected?

A tooth extraction can get an infection. A dentist or doctor will have to prescribe antibiotics to help clear the infection.


Can you go to the hospital for wisdom tooth pain?

Yes, but short of an abcess or serious infection, they will likely refer you to a dental surgeon. Then you are back where you are with a big hospital bill.