Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible to have a tooth infection for a few years?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 3/13/2020
4.7k views
Of course: Many teeth that require root canal therapy are already infected for many years. See your dentist for consultation.
Answered 3/12/2015
3.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Years ago, i had a back tooth extracted. The bitso amalgam filling was trapped in the socket. Now, I have bad pain in thearea. Could this cause infection years later?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I got a root canal done years ago. The temporary filling fell out and never got replaced. Now I have infection. I am on amoxicillin. Its day 3 and my tooth still hurts. When will the pain go away?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
My son of 3 years old, has bottle tooth decay.Is there any risk of other infections spreading because of it?What else should we do except of brushing
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Had back tooth pulled 2 weeks ago with slight infection. Now jaw is locked up. Haven't had tetanus shot in over 20 years. Is it to late to get one?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have an infection in a tooth that has had a root canal done. i think ive had it for longer than 4 to 6 years. what will happen if left untreated?
Can someone die if they don't get tooth infections treated? Had severe decay an pain for years and can't afford dentist, what do I do?
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
Sever tooth pain that had a root canal done 7 years ago, I think its an infection, but I cant see an Endodontist until next week, I have a full course of amoxicillin that was given to me before, is it ok to start it, so infection does not go bra?
Gum pain where tooth was extracted years ago and seems like it's only happens when I have a cold or sinus infection why ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
