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My tooth abscess pain has spread to my face and nose. is this normal?
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Advanced: once an abscess becomes acute, and extends through tissue, it becomes what we term a cellulitis. This can often this be accompanied by fever. If this continues, bacteria can enter the bloodstream, and/or keep spreading through tissue to vital areas like the heart or brain. Death may result in these advanced situations. Get seen ASAP! People have died from advanced cellulitis throughout history!
Answered 6/2/2017
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It is not normal: A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in your teeth or gums as a result of a bacterial infection. The infection may spread to your jaw, face, eyes, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See a dentist ASAP.
Answered 5/30/2015
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NO!!!: Infection is apparently spreading. Don't delay and get to a dentist/oral surgeon right away
Answered 6/30/2017
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