I need a eye tooth pulled because infection is this dangerious?

No: Infected eye teeth (canines or cuspids) can be a painful and serious problem if untreated. If root canal therapy is not an option, and an extraction is indicated, you should have it removed. The risk of an untreated infection with the tooth has more associated risks generally than having the tooth removed.

Old wives tale-no: Have the infected tooth treated or removed. Your body will thank you for it.

Oral Surgeon: See the Oral Surgeon - the specialist. You will get all info related to the proper treatment and risks, etc. Routine for the Surgeon. Must be ready to replace soon, as this is an integral part of your dentition for stability and function. Good Luck.

NO: No. Routine procedure. Extraction will cure the infection. For best results with infected teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Quite possibly: if the infection is at the end of the root you can extract the tooth-have a root canal -leave alone (not recommended) prior to antibiotics upper teeth could cause death by infecting agent flowing against the flow of blood through vessels on either side of your nose died from a clot in your brain (cavernous sinus thrombosis) on lower your throat kept swelling until you suffocated Ludwigs angina

Definitely, no: Your dentist will remove the eye tooth and drain the abscess to eliminate the infection. Tooth extraction and cleaning the affected area will allow the wound to heal fast.

Dangerous, no: Dentists are well trained to extract teeth. See an oral surgeon if you are concerned.