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Yes. Although death is rare from dental infections, it can happen. Get him to a dentist as soon as possible. At the very least, the dentist will put him on some antibiotics and discuss his treatment options.

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How do you cure an abscessed tooth?

Go to a dentist you can get very sick from an abscessed tooth. Probably antibiotics are required to clear the infection


How Does penicillin work for an abscess tooth?

The best antibiotic for an abscessed tooth can depend on how bad the infection is and which the dentist prefers. Sometimes penicillin is best if the infection is bad. Amoxicillin is part of the penicillin family and is associated with the treatment of abscessed teeth.


How do you get an abcess tooth?

An abscess is basically an infection of the tooth. It usually begins at the root of the tooth, and is associated commonly with a cavity. So basically, one way to possibly get an abscessed tooth is to have a cavity with an infection.


What happens long term if abscessed tooth not diagnosed?

The infection can dissolve jaw bone.


What happens if an abscessed tooth ruptures?

Abscessed means infection and if it ruptures, this means that fluid will spill in to your mouth which could cause further infection the best thing to do is to see a dentist who will give you antibiotics.


Can a tiger lose its life from one bad tooth?

It is possible, as with other animals and humans as well. If the infection enters the blood stream, it can poison the blood and also set infection up in other parts of the body. A bad tooth can lead to infection. A untreated infection can lead to death.


Can you die if an abscessed tooth busts open?

ANY infection needs to be treated immediately with antibiotics, as you could become VERY sick if the infection enters your bloodstream. If you get "blood poisoning" and it goes untreated you could possibly die.


How do you know you have a abscessed tooth?

An absess is a pocket of infection. The area swells up, feels hot, and is very painful.


Can a tooth infection make your blood become septic?

Yes a tooth infection can bring about blood poisoning


What illnesses can abscessed teeth cause?

An abscess is a very bad infection in the root which should be treated immediately. Most commonly cause by severe tooth decay, it can also be formed from gingivitis or when there is trauma to the tooth. Symptoms include fever, sensitivity, pain when chewing, redness and swelling or foul smelling breath. If not treated immediately, the infection can spread to the bone.


What are the symptoms and treatment options for a cat with an abscessed tooth?

Symptoms of an abscessed tooth in a cat may include drooling, bad breath, difficulty eating, and swelling around the mouth. Treatment options typically involve a visit to the veterinarian for a dental examination, possible tooth extraction, and antibiotics to treat the infection.


Can you take naproxen for an abscessed tooth?

Yes, Naproxen is effective in the management of Pain and inflammation temporarily due to an abscessed tooth. Being NSAID, non steroidal anti inflammatory drug it reduces pain and swelling of teeth, however will not address underlying bacterial infection.