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Yes, an infection can lead to an abscess which if left untreated can spread to to other parts of the body. If you have an infection rinse your mouth out with mild salt water several times a day and visit the dentist. Also check out this site for more information http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/EmergenciesInjuries/DentalEmergencies/Abscess.cvsp
What else can I help you with?
Is influenza an infectious disease?
Influenza is by enlarge air borne disease. But it can be transmitted in children by shaking hands with infected person. It can be transmitted by sharing food with infected person.
What is the meaning of infectious disease?
The disease which is spread from person to person is called infectious disease. For example flu is a viral disease through which the other person is infected from the patient
Can you catch gum disease when a person has bad breath?
Gum disease is not contagious it comes from poor dental care. Brush and floss regularly.
What gum problems do oral surgeons treat?
Oral surgeons treat all gum problems. Some of these problems include severe gingivitis (gum disease), gum inflammation, and receding gums. Oral surgeons can treat gum proplems like pareodontal disease. Oral surgeons may also bee need to remove a seriousy infected tooth.
Why is a person diagnosed with TB immediately guaranteed?
First of all, no one with any disease is going to be "guaranteed". I'm guessing you mean quarantined. A person infected with TB is highly infectious and the disease can easily be spread, therefore the infected person is isolated to contain the spread of the disease.
Can a woman give Lyme disease to a man?
Lyme disease is generally not considered as a sexually transmitted disease. So no, a woman can't give Lyme disease to a man.
Physicians and dentists are concerned that gum disease is linked to?
Heart disease is linked to gum disease.
What can you do so you don't catch hiv?
Do not have sex of any type with an infected person. The trick is to know if a person is infected or not. That is why sex outside of a disease free monogamous relationship is risky.
Is gum disease a respiratory disease?
no
Can sugarless gum cause gum disease?
No.
How do you contract streptococcus?
You can contract a streptococcal infection by coming in contact with an infected person. Streptococcus is a bacterium that can causes strep throat. This contagious disease is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezing or has contact with another person.
What are the symptoms of Vincent's disease?
The initial symptoms include painful gums and foul breath. Gum tissue between teeth becomes infected and dies, and starts to disappear
