Can Ignoring a Toothache Be Fatal?

October 10, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — platinumdental @ 11:39 pm
person with toothache holding their cheek

At some point in your life, there’s a good chance that you’ll have a toothache. Some tooth pain is minor and is caused by small cavities. These can generally be repaired with a dental filling and aren’t usually considered an emergency. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case for all forms of dental pain. Some toothaches may be a sign of a serious oral health issue, but can neglecting to have them treated be deadly? Continue reading to learn if a toothache can ever be fatal and what your dentist can do to fix it.

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