Can happen: Dental infections, particularly of the apices of the teeth, and the gingivae can result in extension of infection either directly or through the bloodstream. If you think you are having symptoms suggestive of infection would suggest you see a good physician asap.
Answered 1/17/2013
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Yes: Any infection involving the oral cavity and or teeth can spread to other parts of your body via the blood stream or via what is called a space infection between the different tissue layers.
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Bacterima: An infection in a tooth expands with a build up of gas and bacteria laden fluid{pus}this can travel in the bloodstream causing a septocemia which can travel thru the body.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes: The source of any infection, if it gets into the blood stream, may result in the infection spreading to other tissues or organs.
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Yes: The bacteria that cause the infection around your teeth have a direct access into the blood stream and can cause problems elsewhere. I would recommend you check with the doctor that took the teeth out.
Answered 1/5/2019
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