Question 1

how can i treat a tooth infection?

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Needs dental help: Infections usually need help from a dentist to help remove the source of the infection which can be in the gums or decay leading to a root canal issue.

Question 2

how do you know if you have a tooth infection?

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Tooth infection: Certainly severe pain, soreness when eating or drinking, swelling of the surrounding tissue etc. and of course seeing the dentist, will let you know you have an infection.

Question 3

is it possible to have tooth infection without pain?

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Unfortunately, Yes!: There are at least two different kinds of dental infections that go can go unnoticed.  Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and bone, that after the initial discomfort, can get much worse, but not feel as bad.  Almost half the time a tooth needs a root canal treatment, the abcess will show up on a x-ray without the patient knowing it is there.  Both are great reasons for preventive care.

Question 4

i have a severe tooth infection. what are my options?

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See your dentist: All depends on the condition of the tooth. If the tooth can be treated then a root canal may be needed. If not then the only option may be to remove the tooth. So see your dentist  and he/she can help you determine this.

Question 5

can a tooth infection kill me?

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Yes, it can: Complications from tooth infections are rare in this era of antibiotics and modern dentistry. Most of them are diagnosed and treated promptly, and respond well to antibiotics and dental management. However, if untreated, some of them can extend into the neck and/or face, causing serious head and neck infections, including septic thrombophlebitis, airway obstruction from neck swelling and sepsis.

Question 6

will a tooth infection kill me?

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Not all the time: Most tooth infections are self limited. There are cases still, where the infection spreads in the blood stream causing sepsis, infection invades important blood vessels leading to the brain that indirectly can cause death. If you have a suspicion for a tooth infection see a dentist asap.

Question 7

can levoflaxcin be used for tooth infection abcess?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Levoflaxin is primarily for people who have been exposed to anthrax?  Antibiotics, when prescribed, should be taken until all gone.  Don't use leftover antibiotics that you may have lying around the house.  The correct antibiotic will control infection spread, but Dental Treatment required to eliminate infection.  Call Dentist now before infection spreads.

Question 8

if you have a tooth infection but no signs of abscess or pain, is there a problem?

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Yes: Any tooth infection is a problem. We often find bony destruction at the tip of a tooth root in the absence of symptoms. This shows that something has caused the destruction of bone in this area. You have heard of the "calm before the storm" well , this may be it.

Question 9

can a tooth infection cause a cataract?

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No: Infections on the face are common (for instance pimples and styes) with no effect on the interior of the eyes which are well protected from such things.  Hopefully your dentist can help with your tooth infection but you needn't rush to the ophthalmologist.

Question 10

can a tooth infection affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Infection: There is a lot of new evidence that links oral health to cardiac health. Any infection in the body is not a good thing,  the body is connected so the possibility of an oral infection affecting the rest of the body is possible, including the heart. See a dentist and have the infection treated, not just with abx but by treating the cause.

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