Question 1

is it possible to have a tooth infection for years and not know it? one that causes symptoms but isn't glaringly obvious. tooth nerve is probably dead

Accepted Answer

A chronic abscess: May be painless, with symptoms of its presence even as it continues to grow inside the jawbone. Or the area of infection may be walled off by a fibrous membrane, forming a granuloma. Since granulomas are painless and slow-growing, they are discovered only by dental x-ray examinations. The tooth can be saved by root canal therapy and/or surgery.
Rec.: see your dentist for evaluation and x-rays.

Question 2

can a unhealthy upper tooth nerve keep causing re- accuring infections and pain and sorness of the front of the palate  ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A tooth nerve infection, or even nerve death as in pulpal necrosis, will lead to cyst formation and upon growing, pressing on the nerve and cause intermittent pain.  Root canal and possible cyst removal surgery after 6 months follow up to see if the cyst persists.

Question 3

my gum got injured during dental impression.the da purposely hurt me with a wrong size tray.could that damage my tooth nerve & cause me gum infection?

Accepted Answer

Wound infection: I find it hard to believe that a dental assistant would intentionally try to hurt a patient. Having said that I also doubt that using the wrong size tray could harm a tooth and although it's possible for any wound to become infected, in a healthy individual the likelihood of it becoming infected would be extremely unusual.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

what are symptoms of an abscess/infection under an impacted baby tooth (perm tooth grew sideways).  would i know?

Accepted Answer

Pain to chewing: Pain or tenderness when chewing on area.

Question 6

would it be obvious if you had an abscess/infection under an impacted tooth? what would be the signs/symptoms? i have a baby tooth w/ impacted adult.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of abscess: There are often times that abscessed teeth are assymptomatic. However, swelling, pus, pain  and sensitivity to hot or cold or pressure are indicators. If you have pain without a stimulus , it is a bad  sign. Either way, it's time to see a dentist.

Question 7

if the nerve in your tooth dies do you still have the risk of getting an infection ?

Accepted Answer

Tooth infection: Yes, you can still has chances of infection after nerve die.

Question 8

can one have a periapical dental infection that causes mild tooth symptoms but a general feeling of unwellness?

Accepted Answer

: Yup. It's your immune system fighting the infection. Have it taken care of at once and feel better soon.

Question 9

what are the symptoms if my tooth infection has spread to my brain?

Accepted Answer

May be many: Headache, changes in mentation or wakefulness, localizing neurologic abnormalities, occasionally fever may accompany brain abscess, but there are several other areas of the "brain" which may be affected.  Complications are numerous.  This should be cared for by a neurosurgeon and infectious diseases expert in collaboration.

Question 10

how would i know if a tooth infection spread to the heart? what symptoms would i have. extraction is tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

: Visit this site for information about bacterial endocarditis. This would be the infection if your tooth infection spreads to the heart.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endocarditis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352576#:~:text=Endocarditis%20occurs%20when%20bacteria%20or,lining%20is%20called%20the%20endocardium.

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Is it possible to have a tooth infection for years and not know it? one that causes symptoms but isn't glaringly obvious. tooth nerve is probably dead

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Can a unhealthy upper tooth nerve keep causing re- accuring infections and pain and sorness of the front of the palate ?

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My gum got injured during dental impression.the da purposely hurt me with a wrong size tray.could that damage my tooth nerve & cause me gum infection?

A member asked:

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

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What are symptoms of an abscess/infection under an impacted baby tooth (perm tooth grew sideways). would i know?

A member asked:

Would it be obvious if you had an abscess/infection under an impacted tooth? what would be the signs/symptoms? i have a baby tooth w/ impacted adult.

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If the nerve in your tooth dies do you still have the risk of getting an infection ?

A member asked:

Can one have a periapical dental infection that causes mild tooth symptoms but a general feeling of unwellness?

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What are the symptoms if my tooth infection has spread to my brain?

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How would i know if a tooth infection spread to the heart? what symptoms would i have. extraction is tomorrow?

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