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I have 5 residual tooth rooths that are in extremely decay shape. i'm having a fever, and fast heartbeat and dentist didn't give me an antibiotic before trying to schedule extraction. are the fever and fast heartbeat from the terrible rooth infection?

Q: i have 5 residual tooth rooths that are in extremely decay shape. i'm having a fever, and fast heartbeat and dentist didn't give me an antibiotic before trying to schedule extraction. are the fever and fast heartbeat from the terrible rooth infection?

: It is possible that an infection from those roots is causing your symptoms, but without an examination with radiographs one cannot tell over the internet. Your dentist has examined you, however. Does s/he know about your fever? It would be wise to discuss so that appropriate action can be taken.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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It is possible that an infection from those roots is causing your symptoms, but without an examination with radiographs one cannot tell over the internet. Your dentist has examined you, however. Does s/he know about your fever? It would be wise to discuss so that appropriate action can be taken.

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Answered 12/19/2022

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A member asked:

I have 5 residual tooth rooths that are in extremely decay shape. i'm having a fever, and fast heartbeat and dentist didn't give me an antibiotic before trying to schedule extraction. are the fever and fast heartbeat from the terrible rooth infection?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rubenstein agreed

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