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A member asked:
I have had several cavities for nearly a decade - one tooth is missing a third. besides the discomfort/eventual tooth loss, is that dangerous?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Long term decay: The biggest danger other than losing your teeth is acute or chronic periapical infections (abcessed teeth). Having no pain does not mean that nothing is wrong.
Answered 6/21/2020
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Yup: Infections can not only spread to other parts of your body, but a rapidly expanding infection under your tongue can push your tongue back into your throat and kill you. Since you are aware of the problems you have, why are you waiting to restore the teeth? They are only getting worse and will eventually need extraction. Seek care before you have an emergency.
Answered 6/9/2013
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