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Can a infected tooth that i had for a year now cause oral cancer because of bacteria i was told no?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

No: But untreated infection can spread to heart, brain, pancreas, kidneys, etc.

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Answered 6/7/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: But a festering infection taxes your immune system and can spread via your bloodstream to other parts of your body. Although very rare nowadays, 100 years ago tooth infections were a leading cause of death. Have the rotten tooth restored or extracted.

Answered 6/7/2016

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A member asked:

Can a infected tooth that i had for a year now cause oral cancer because of bacteria i was told no?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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