Question 1

can lockjaw be caused by dental infections?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Tetanus (lockjaw) is usually seen in unvaccinated individuals with a deep cut or wound, but dental infections, insect bites, etc have been implicated occasionally.

Question 2

can a dental infection cause bodily itching?

Accepted Answer

No: Most likely t have another cause of itching.

Question 3

how much amoxiciilian should i take for a dental infection?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dentist: It would be ill advised to discuss dosage or type of antibiotic without better information.

Question 4

could a dental infection spread to your jawline without you knowing?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The anatomy of where the infection is will dictated the pace of reaching the jawline and beyond. While the heart is at some level of risk for a spreading infection systemically, most deaths from infected teeth were attributable to brain infections. Swelling is the typical symptom with and without pain.

Question 5

how quickly does dental infection progress?

Accepted Answer

Very Rapidly: Dental infections can progress very quickly.  They should not be ignored.

Question 6

does dental infection pain get worse before it gets better?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The issue is that dental infection requires intervention to resolve. It won't really get better despite occasional reduction in symptom severity. If you have a dental infection get it treated by a dentist sooner rather than later to have a better outcome.

Question 7

if i suspect a dental infection and its left untreated and it spreads is that damage reversible?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. Bone that is destroyed by a chronic infection does not miraculously regenerate to its pre-infection state. Periodontal disease results in loss of bone and gingival attachment. Often trying to rebuild bone and lost teeth costs way more than treating the problem in its infancy.

Question 8

is it normal for body temp to drop to 96.1 and 96.3 if you have a dental infection? my normal temp is 98.3

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Infections generally raise your body temp. See a dentist or physician and get the infection treated asap.

Question 9

can a dental infection cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have seen vertigo show up from a dental infection before, but very rarely and typically only in severe cases.

Question 10

is sulfur powder good for fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Depending on where/what the infection is, the appropriate therapy would be antifungal medication, not sulfur.

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