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My mom went to the dentist today, they told us she had an infection underneath her gums that they would have to scape could she get sepsis from this?
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Sepsis: Sepsis is a potentially life threatening complication from an infection. Although periodontal problems usually do not result in sepsis, nothing can be ruled out. The sooner she is treated the less chance of systemic infection and the greater chance she will save her teeth.
Answered 3/16/2016
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