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A 35-year-old female asked:
How long does a fever last for when you have a tooth infection?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Tooth Infection: Tooth infections are usually localized and do not result in a fever. If you have a fever due to this infection, it means that the infection is getting into your bloodstream, taxing your immune system. Please see a dentist immediately to have that tooth and infection treated.
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Last updated Mar 8, 2018
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