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Is Abscess In The Mouth Fatal?

I have a very minor (no pus bag and no pain) dental abscess that has made my face slightly swollen. I'm ok for the most part but am starting to feel a little faint. I don't know if its because of the abscess or just a general feeling of drowsiness. I have no insurance and very little money so I haven't and won't be able to see a dentist. After googling that an abscess could be fatal I'm now worried and concerned about my overall health. Please help
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have abscess in mouth. Well there can be many reasons for abscess . Sometimes infection occur again in root canal teeth because of microleakage of through gum infection and when left untreated it create hole also known as dental sinus . It can lead to facial space infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation . Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth . Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics ( penicillin or metronidazole ) at least for 10 days . Maintain complete oral hygiene by brushing and flossing.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Abscess In The Mouth Fatal?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have abscess in mouth. Well there can be many reasons for abscess . Sometimes infection occur again in root canal teeth because of microleakage of through gum infection and when left untreated it create hole also known as dental sinus . It can lead to facial space infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray for proper evaluation . Doctor may consider root canal again or extraction of tooth depending upon the condition of the tooth . Doctor will also prescribe antibiotics ( penicillin or metronidazole ) at least for 10 days . Maintain complete oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari