Question 1

what are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

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Usually swelling: Whenever a tooth has an infection, you need to see a dentist to treat the cause of the problem.

Antibiotics may treat the symptoms but not the cause.

Question 2

could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?

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Yes, it can: It is not always continuous.

Question 3

what are the negative effects of prolongued tooth infection?

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Infection: Delay of treatment will cause pain, swelling, fever, and loss of tooth. Untreated tooth infection can also be life threatening.

Question 4

high esr on account of tooth infection?

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Yes: Elevated ESR can occur with multiple conditions including infections

Question 5

can a tooth infection spread to your brain?

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Yes: A very remote possibility but a possibility.  This is why an abcessed tooth is a serious situation.  There have been documentation that a tooth abcess was the source of a brain abcess and death.  The infection can travel to other areas of the body or organs.  The infection can be controlled and the tooth can be treated to eliminate the site of infection.  See your dentist.

Question 6

can your brain be affected by tooth infection?

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It is possible: Our mouths are one of the portals to the rest of our body. Infections in the mouth and around the teeth can spread to the rest of the body. Of course, if you are young and healthy and have a good immune system, this isn't likely. It is the same for any other opportunity for disease to enter the body; through a cut, wound, nasal passages, etc. Just practice good hygiene to keep yourself healthy!

Question 7

would i know if tooth infection went to brain ?

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Symptoms: Likely headache, stiff neck, fever, lethargy, confusion, nausea, vomiting. If you think there is a possibility, go to ER NOW.

Question 8

can gum or tooth infection cause numbness in head?

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Maybe: Infections can spread from teeth to other parts of the body so see your md or dentist asap and get the infection treated.

Question 9

can a bad tooth infection cause flu like symptoms?

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Yes: A bad tooth infection can cause very serious issues including sinus infection and in rare instances infection in the heart.

Question 10

getting rid of a tooth infection with peroxyl good?

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Maybe temporarily: Peroxyl is just  1.5 % hydrogen peroxide and 99% water. It will kill bacteria it comes into contact with but if you have an infection it will not cure it. You need to have the tooth fixed or removed if that is what is truly causing your infection.

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