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Docs, could a dental infection spread to your jawline without you knowing?
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Yes...: A dental infection from a tooth can spread to the jaw without any immediate symptoms. It is usually from a chronic, low grade infection secondary to decayed and broken down teeth. Dental radiographs will usually show the abscess.
Answered 3/22/2020
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See a dentist ASAP: A tooth infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. A dental infection is a collection of infectious bacteria in your teeth or gums. Dentist will treat a tooth infection by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection.
Answered 3/13/2020
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