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Is a Tooth Infection Really Dangerous?

A little over a week ago, I broke a back tooth. It had been decaying a bit so it was likely weak anyway. It wasn’t too long after that the tooth started hurting. Now the pain has spread. First to the cheek, now it is moving up to my temple. I was hoping it was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]