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August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm
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I had an abscess caused by a bad tooth 1 week ago and when it started swelling and I realized that it was not just a toothache but possibly an abscess I went into the hospital to get antibiotics. Within 24hours the infection caused by my abscess had spread to my chest and sinuses and I was sicker than I remember being in a very long time. It is now a week later and I am still fighting it off.

I did not realize that this could actually kill you and so wanted to share my experience and tell you go in and get checked if you have a bad toothache don't risk an abscess going untreated.

Many people do not realize the risk with things like this. I had one before and they gave me amoxicillin which did nothing for a week other than let my face swell up even larger, I had to go back and get a stronger antibiotic.

You're right, most people don't realise this. I certainly wouldn't have thought that an infection in a tooth could cause a chest infection unless you aspirated the puss.

Any infection that enters the bloodstream or lymphatic system can spread throughout the entire body. This is one reason doctor's instruct their patients to take the entire antibiotic prescription.

They definitely don't do enough to let people know about something like an infection causing issues. Which is sad since so many people could potentially suffer.