{"id":836,"date":"2025-01-07T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/?p=836"},"modified":"2025-02-07T18:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T23:37:42","slug":"can-a-toothache-turn-deadly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/can-a-toothache-turn-deadly\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Toothache Turn Deadly?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cThis pain is killing me.\u201d Have you ever said that? Regardless of the nature of your complaint, you might have known that it could not actually result in your death; it may have just been extremely uncomfortable. But some types of pain, including severe toothaches, can <\/em>signal a life-threatening situation! This blog post explores how a toothache might turn deadly and why you should receive timely treatment from an emergency dentist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Toothaches Kill?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Very often, a severe toothache is the result of an infection inside a tooth. Infections occur due to an overabundance of harmful microorganisms inside living tissues; the microorganisms are programmed to multiply and spread. They may spread beyond your tooth and get into the bloodstream, where they could have the opportunity to harm your systemic health and possibly even prove fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 17th<\/sup> century London, tooth infections were listed as the fifth or sixth leading cause of death. Even in more recent times (early in the 20th<\/sup> century), infected teeth proved fatal in 10 \u2013 40% of cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In modern times, deaths from infected teeth are rare. In fact, one study calculated that only 5 \u2013 10 people die each year<\/a> as a result of this problem. Therefore, there is no need to be overly worried that a dental problem will prove fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, keep in mind that deaths from infected teeth are rare only because modern dental care is so excellent. In fact, having a good oral hygiene routine and attending regular dental visits has the potential to drastically reduce your risk of developing a serious tooth infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing an Infected Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you ever believe you have an infected tooth, you should visit an emergency dentist right away for treatment. Here are some symptoms to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n