Minor Pain or Dental Emergency? Can a Toothache Be Life-Threatening?

January 10, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — georgesalem @ 8:02 pm
Patient holding their chest after a dental emergency

A toothache can be easy to ignore, especially if it fades away. However, while many people assume tooth pain is a low-level annoyance, it can actually be a sign of worse things to come. When a toothache lingers, it usually indicates an infection. If left untreated, that infection can spread beyond the tooth and even become life-threatening. So, if you’ve been putting off a dental visit, keep reading. You’ll learn why ignoring this dental emergency could be a dangerous mistake.

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