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Can bacteria in unfinished root canal cause sepsis?
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Yes...: If the bacteria in your mouth gets into your bloodstream, you can end up with sepsis. This may not happen but it is a possibility so follow up with your dentist asap. Call your doctor or go to the er if you develop symptoms of infection like fever, chills, malaise, etc.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Bacteremia: Please see a dentist for completion of any root canal that has been started but not finished, whether it is painful or not. Bacteria from a root canal may cause sepsis but typically go through a series of painful infection and inflammation events first.
Answered 12/1/2012
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