Question 1

do you help with tooth infection?

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: Not on the free HealthTap platform. Your dentist and/ or primary care doc would be best to address timely as having knowledge of your medical situation. HealthTap Prime, the paid portion of HealthTap can be used to be connected with a physician, who would be able to provide medical recommendations.

Question 2

what do i do for a tooth infection that hurts bad?

Accepted Answer

: See a dentist ASAP. In the mean time take Ibuprofen OTC 200 mg x 2 or 3 tablets every 6 hours as needed with full stomach until then.

Question 3

is it possible to have a tooth infection for a few years?

Accepted Answer

Sub-clinical: A subclinical infection can be present for a long time. It's a balance between the bacteria and your immune system in a confined space. If the infection starts to grown and causes a bigger immune response, you'll get plenty of pain and swelling... Take care of it now.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a tooth infection on tooth with sealed nerve?

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Tooth infection?: Symptoms of any infection are those due to the body's attempts to fight the disease and this creates inflammation.  That includes swelling, tenderness, pain, fever, redness, change in tissue so that it becomes hard to the touch.   Sorry but do not know what a "sealed nerve" is.

Question 5

curious as to what things a child might experience if they have a tooth infection?

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Pain and fever : There could be pain with eating, or if a very hot or very cold liquid hits the area of the infected tooth.  Also, there might be facial swelling.  As with any infection, there could also be a fever.  Be sure to have this evaluated by a dentist right away.

Question 6

how would i know if i have a tooth infection my tooth is hurting real bad i think i have a tooth infection

Accepted Answer

Typically : Typically the reason you have dental pain is because there is swelling or infection.  Infection is sometimes hard to see clinically.  Very often infection starts off small.  You should see a dentist immediately to evaluate the tooth.  If indeed it is an infection, it can spread and cause significant destruction to one or more teeth.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

can a tooth infection kill me?

Accepted Answer

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 8

will a tooth infection kill me?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can a tooth infection cause skin to itch?

Accepted Answer

Typically not: Typically an infected tooth will not cause your skin to itch. Are you taking an antibiotic?  Or any other medication?  An allergic reaction can cause hives and itching .  If you are taking any medications that may be causing an allergic reaction, take some benedryl. And call your dentist now.

Question 10

how long does tooth infection swelling last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause, but no infection will diminish until you see your dentist to actually treat the cause of your infection.

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