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Supposing that i have an infected tooth, can i still wait 2 weeks until i go see my regular dentist?
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Death: Unfortunately there have been reported deaths attributable to an untreated tooth abscess draining into the brain region. This is definitely a condition not to ignore.
Answered 5/1/2016
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