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Can an abscessed tooth somehow send the infection elsewhere and cause a spinal infection?
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It is rare but : It is very rare for an abscessed tooth to cause spinal damage, but it is not uncommon for untreated infected teeth to cause multiple systemic issues, so please get you infected tooth treated asap.
Answered 6/24/2013
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No: Not possible. Ignoring it can lead to more massive infection and be dangerous.
Answered 7/30/2013
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