Is a Tooth Infection Dangerous?

I broke a molar a couple of weeks ago. Now, the tooth has been hurting. The pain has spread past the molar and into my temple area. I think it could be in referred pain from the tooth, but my sister thinks the tooth is infected and that it is spreading. I think I can […]

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Death from a Tooth Infection

We get a lot of questions about whether or not you should treat or nurse along a tooth infection. I worry most about all the people who don’t write in to ask. Because of that, I’m going to tell you about a story that happened not too long ago, which I hope will impress upon […]

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Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection

I have a tooth infection and I’m worried that my dentist gave me the wrong antibiotic. I went in and he gave me Keflex that I was on for 5 days. I was better at first but then it seemed to flare back up again. I’m in a lot of pain and the swelling is […]

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Root Canal or Cosmetic Procedure?

I have a right lateral incisor that is bothering me. I went to see my dentist who said there “could” be an infection but he isn’t sure. He did see what he thought to be a faint horizontal fracture. I have the choice between getting a root canal treatment and dental crown, or going the […]

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