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I had a root canal done in both my top front teeth over 15 years ago. one is infects an has been for maybe 6 years. what will happen if left untreated?
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Loss of tooth: You will probably lose the tooth. That's only if the infection doesn't spread first and cause other serious problems. Although rare, people have been known to die from untreated infections. Tooth infections that spread to the cavernous sinus can be fatal. Be responsible, be treated. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cavernous-sinus-thrombosis
Answered 9/14/2015
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Left untreated: the bacterial infection spreads from the tooth root to different parts of the body and always require professional dental care.
Answered 4/5/2020
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I have an infection in a tooth that has had a root canal done. i think ive had it for longer than 4 to 6 years. what will happen if left untreated?
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So I have to have three root canals done on the left side. Two very back top teeth, and one very back bottom tooth. I have ocd and anxiety. Will laughing gas or the Valium or whatever pill they give me be safe? I am so scared for this procedure. Thx?
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