July 29, 2022

How Dangerous Is An Untreated Tooth Infection?

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Dental infections can happen to anyone, and they can be very painful and uncomfortable. 

When people experience a dental infection, oftentimes they do not go to a dentist because they are either scared or hope that it will soon go away. Yet having an untreated dental infection can negatively affect your entire oral health, and it can even be life-threatening.

How Can Untreated Dental Infections Affect You?

It might not seem like a big deal, but an infection happening in the body needs to be taken as a serious dental emergency.

Oral infections can happen either to the tooth or the gums, and both need immediate doctor attention. They can be chronic or acute, but the chronic one is more dangerous as it is experienced for a longer period of time and can cause serious damage not only to the tooth but to the surrounding tissues and jawbone as well.

Do not make the mistake of not seeing a dentist if you can bear the pain. And do not treat the infection yourself by taking off-the-counter medicine. The infection will not go away and eventually, it can spread and become a threat to your health. 

Oral infections grow to the point where you can develop periodontal disease and the entire tooth, including roots, can suffer from this condition. 

The possibility of losing a tooth and having to go through more complex restorative dentistry in Baltimore increases as well. 

Signs of Infected Tooth or Abscess

The best you can do for your oral health is that the moment you experience these symptoms book an appointment with your dentist to have your oral health checked. Symptoms of tooth infection include:

  • Intense toothache
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Bad taste in your mouth 
  • Fever
  • Inflammation 

Oral Infections Treatment

Depending on the type of infection you have, and if it affects your tooth or your gum, your Baltimore dentist will proceed one way or the other.

If you suffer from a gum infection, the procedure to remove it involves:

  • Cleaning thoroughly the infected area
  • The doctor will drain the pus accumulated 
  • The infection is treated accordingly

If you suffer from a tooth infection, the dentist will perform the following steps to treat it:

  • Performing a root canal to drain the area
  • Fill the area or place a dental crown 
  • Tooth extraction might be needed if the damage is too severe 

Dealing with a Tooth Infection? We Can Help! 

To avoid the infection spreading through the body, visit your dentist the moment you experience symptoms. 

At Waterfront Dental, we strive to provide high-quality dentistry in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. Our goal is to help our patients get their best oral health while keeping in mind your unique needs and concerns. 

Get in touch with us and schedule an appointment for any dental concern or issue you have. 

Dr. Dawn Merguerian is here to assist and guide you through any treatment.

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