Did My Abscess Tooth Infection Spread?
If the Abscess Ruptures, the Pain May Decrease Significantly — but You Still Need Dental Treatment. If the Abscess Doesn't Drain, the Infection May Spread to...
If the abscess ruptures, the pain may decrease significantly — but you still need dental treatment. If the abscess doesn't drain, the infection may spread to your jaw and to other areas of your head and neck. You might even develop sepsis — a life-threatening infection that spreads throughout your body.
What are the symptoms of a tooth infection spreading?
- Fever.
- Severe and painful gum swelling.
- Dehydration.
- Increased heart rate.
- Increased breathing rate.
- Increased body temperature.
- Stomach pain.
- Fatigue.
Is it rare for a tooth abscess to spread?
While it is rare for a tooth infection or “tooth abscess” to spread to other parts of your body, it can happen. And, if it does happen, the consequences can be quite severe. If you suspect that a tooth infection could be spreading, you do not want to put off seeing your dentist, call for treatment as soon as possible.
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