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What happens if tooth infection spreads to jaw?
If the abscess ruptures, the pain may decrease significantly — but you still need dental treatment. If the abscess doesn’t drain, the infection may spread to your jaw and to other areas of your head and neck. You might even develop sepsis — a life-threatening infection that spreads throughout your body.
How do I get rid of an infection above my tooth?
Treatment
- Open up (incise) and drain the abscess. The dentist will make a small cut into the abscess, allowing the pus to drain out, and then wash the area with salt water (saline).
- Perform a root canal. This can help eliminate the infection and save your tooth.
- Pull the affected tooth.
- Prescribe antibiotics.
Can a gum infection affect your whole mouth?
Without treatment, a tooth infection can spread to the face and neck. Severe infections may even reach more distant parts of the body. In some cases, they may become systemic, affecting multiple tissues and systems throughout the body.
How do you know if you have a jaw bone infection?
Jawbone infections/dental abscesses are caused when a dental cavity remains untreated. Bacteria can form and cause an infection….Symptoms of a jaw bone infection or dental abscess include:
- Pain in the mouth or jaw.
- Redness or swelling.
- Drainage of pus from the area.
How do I know if my tooth infection is spreading?
Signs of a tooth infection spreading to the body may include:
- fever.
- swelling.
- dehydration.
- increased heart rate.
- increased breathing rate.
- stomach pain.
Is pus normal after tooth extraction?
In some cases, you may notice white or yellow pus after extraction. Pus is a sign of an infection. Other signs of an infection include: continued swelling past the first 2 or 3 days.
Should I pop a gum abscess?
A dental abscess does not contain the same bacteria as a urinary tract infection. Taking the wrong antibiotics will not fight the bacteria in your tooth infection. Do not attempt to squeeze or pop the abscess. We know it is tempting to “deflate” the bump that develops on the gums when you have a tooth abscess.