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How long does it take for an abscessed tooth to cause a brain infection and what are the symptoms?
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Tooth abscess: Please don't wait!, ! an abscess tooth on the upper jaw in the cuspid area can travel up to the brain get it taken care of see your dentist if you get headaches it may be too late prevention is the best treatment.
Answered 6/2/2018
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Count time?: There is no precise time for an abscessed tooth to infect your brain. It may never happen or it may happen quickly. The point is you need to get it treated as soon as possible to avoid any bad consequences. The longer you wait, the larger the damage it will cause locally and remotely.
Answered 5/28/2016
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