{"id":338,"date":"2022-03-10T23:52:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T04:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2024-08-26T02:47:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T06:47:52","slug":"symptoms-of-tooth-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-tooth-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"08f3347155e262910b471d1b8112f8be\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1229509381192722\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Vue - Display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1229509381192722\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7057928406\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">How will you react if you come to know that toothache can cause death? Yes, it is true. We all know that most toothaches result from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/clean-your-mouth-from-bacteria\/\">bacterial infections<\/a> that present as minor painful inconveniences. If not treated in time, this dental infection spreads to the body via blood-stream and can become a serious issue or even deadly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-326 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-in-your-mouth-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Heart\" width=\"592\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-in-your-mouth-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-in-your-mouth-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-in-your-mouth.jpg 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">To avoid this happening, you can learn the symptoms of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/antibiotics-for-tooth-infection\/\">tooth infection<\/a> spreading to the body and thereby to the heart. It will help you to understand when to seek immediate dental attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Tooth Abscess Can Spread to the Body:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around the tooth. Its drainage point is generally found at the root tip. You may have the following symptoms if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/cavity-or-tooth-decay-pain\/\">tooth<\/a> abscess:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-03-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Heart\" width=\"654\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-03-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bacteria-03.jpg 505w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>1) A throbbing toothache<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>2)Extreme and sudden sensitivity to hot and cold food<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>3) Tooth sensitivity while eating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>4) Swelling on face<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>5) Pimple-like pus-filled pocket near the gum line<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>6) swelling of lymph nodes under the jaw bone.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">If you go for proper treatment, this does not get very severe. You can easily save the tooth and get rid of the abscess by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/why-are-my-gums-sensitive-all-of-a-sudden\/\">root canal treatment<\/a> done. However, if you avoid this or keep taking OTC medications to get rid of the pain, the dental abscess has the potential of spreading to the body system and adversely affecting the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><br \/>\nSymptoms of the Tooth Abscess Spreading to the Body:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">If the abscess ruptures from the drainage point, you may feel the foul salty taste in the mouth. After the drainage, you may become symptomless as the pain subsides, and you might think that the problem is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>You will be sad to know that this is not true.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Heart\" width=\"658\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">The rupture by itself is the first sign of the start of the spread to the body. The entrance of this infection into the body leads to a life-threatening condition known as sepsis. Sepsis can lead to Bacterial Endocarditis. It is a condition of severe damage to the heart valves and linings. It is caused by the spread of infection from other organs to the heart. Therefore, if you notice a rupture, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The burst of abscesses generally doesn&#8217;t occur by itself. Mostly when the condition becomes severe, this happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Therefore, even if thereis no rupture and you see the following symptoms, you should get medical attention at once:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1) Feeling Sick:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">You suddenly start to feel unwell. The pain doesn&#8217;t stay limited to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/confused-by-tooth-implant-pricing\/\">tooth<\/a>, radiates to the jaw bone, and creates headaches and earache.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">You also start to feel tired and don&#8217;t feel like accomplishing the regular chores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2) Pain Presenting Itself With Fever:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Fever is a natural defense against infection. High body temperature attempts to kill the invading bacteria to get rid of the infectious status of the body. However, it is not necessarily always a good thing. If the fever stays consistently high above 101 degrees Fahrenheit, this can indicate the beginning of sepsis. Also, a drop in the body temperature below 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit is not good and indicates danger. You can experience classic fever symptoms like chills and shivering too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3) Increase in Heart Rate and Breathing Difficulties:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">When sepsis sets in, they can appear as symptoms. One can be seen panting for enough air to breathe. The heart starts beating at a faster rate. If this happens, do not wait and see your doctor at once as it signs an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4) Swelling on the Face and Under the Jaw-Bone:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">It is normal to have minimal swelling on the face in case of a dental abscess. However, if this does not resolve, it can start affecting your breath pattern and swallowing and may become life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5) Progression of Sepsis (Dehydration and stomach problems):<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">If you notice that your urinary needs have gone down and your urine is getting darker in color, it means that you are getting dehydrated and progressing towards the second stage of sepsis. You can also begin to experience stomach aches and vomiting, which speed up dehydration and causes even more problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">We have discussed the symptoms that may appear in case of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/dental-issues-among-children-and-adolescents\/\">dental<\/a> abscess and its further spread. However, we should understand that it is just for knowledge. In real life, we should altogether avoid getting such a tooth infection. Therefore, we must maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-238 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dental-02-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Heart\" width=\"590\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dental-02-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dental-02.jpg 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Brush twice every day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Floss regularly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Use mouthwash\/mouth rinses to keep unwanted bacteria away.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Change a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/how-often-should-i-replace-my-toothbrush\/\">toothbrush<\/a> every 3-4 months.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Visit your dentist every six months, as recommended.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"><strong>Avoid a sugar-rich diet.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">By following the regular oral care routine, you can easily save yourself from such a big hassle known as a dental abscess and its consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Now, as you know the symptoms of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wisdom-tooth-infection-symptoms\/\">tooth infection<\/a> that can spread to the body, you can easily keep a check on this. Also, you can do yourself a favor of maintaining your oral hygiene and keeping yourself healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">By following the above measures, you can easily prevent a tooth from getting infected; hence you will never have to deal with the unpleasantness of the dental abscess, root canal treatment, or in the worst condition, bacterial endocarditis or sepsis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How will you react if you come to know that toothache can cause death? Yes, it is true. We all know that most toothaches result from bacterial infections that present as minor painful inconveniences. 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