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A member asked:
Can a tooth be infected without having any symptoms at all? or would there be some indication such as pain, swelling, etc?
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Not uncommon: that chronic abscessed tooth may not have any symptoms at all. If concerned see your dentist for x-ray and examination.
Answered 11/4/2015
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Infected teeth: Infected teeth may not have any current symptoms until it becomes acute.
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