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What happens if you leave an infected tooth untreated?
If untreated, a tooth infection could potentially travel to other areas of your body, resulting in a potentially life-threatening infection. Signs of a tooth infection spreading to the body may include: fever. swelling.
How long can an infected tooth go untreated?
The Danger of Untreated Infected Teeth and Gums If they are not treated, they can last for several months or years. There are two types of dental abscess – one can form under the tooth (periapical) and the other in the supporting gum and bone (periodontal).
Can you get a brain infection from a bad tooth?
A dental abscess can also travel to the brain, leading to the development of another abscess. If the infection reaches your brain, it can be life-threatening. Since a brain abscess is so dangerous, the condition requires a visit to the hospital or emergency room for urgent treatment.
How does an infected tooth cause death?
There have been cases that tooth infections have led to death. This is possible especially when the infection was not contained and has become systemic. It means that the infection has gone to infect the body system. The cardinal sign of tooth infections is pain.
What are the symptoms of a tooth dying?
The tooth darkens (see image of two dark teeth above) to one of a variety of yellow,grey and black shades.
What are the signs of a dead tooth?
Bad taste and smell in the mouth
What are the long term effects of tooth infection?
Abscessed teeth can cause an infection in the face and jaw called Ludwig’s angina which can severely restrict the airways. The infection can spread to the brain through blood vessels and lead to a brain abscess. In extreme cases, this can cause the patient to go into a coma.