Did you know a tooth infection could be deadly? The good news is it’s very rare but when a tooth abscess dead’s bacteria in your blood, it can cause sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening complication from an infection. When the infection comes from your teeth, multiple medical specialists are often involved including ENT, Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery and Critical Care. The recent story about Mike Williams highlights the need for good dental care. I encourage you to prioritize your dental care. Impo

Tooth cavity and infection (Abscess) :- Bacteria can enter the innermost part of the tooth through either a deep cavity or a chip or crack in your tooth. The resulting infection and inflammation can cause an abscess at the tip of the root. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection. | Dental Daily