The filling actually broke in half yesterday....
what are some symtoms of a blood infection and can it cause other kinds of problems?
serious answers only please.
2006-12-07 10:02:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
A broken tooth may cause severe localized infection (dentoalveolar abscess), if the fracture extendend below the gum and the pulp was traumatized.
RARELY, it will become a systemic blood infection, unless the person is immuno-compromised (eg. kidney transplant, diabetes, and AIDS).
Mercury toxicity is not a primary concern in this situation.
Even it is localized, tooth infection can cause enough swelling that obstructs the airway... a deadly situation (Ludwig Angina http://www.softdental.com/diseases/nonpyogenic_soft_tissue_odontogenic_infections.html ).
See your dentist right away. No alternatives available!
2006-12-07 11:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Houston Dentist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the crack in the filling is deep enough or if a part of your filling fell out exposing the inside of the tooth, bacteria can get into the pulp (nerve) of the tooth which could cause an infection. Then, if the tooth can still be saved, you would likely need a root canal. If left untreated, it COULD cause health problems like blood infections, but I think that would be over a long period of time since all you have now is a broken filling. Your best bet would be to get it fixed now before any serious problems could happen. =)
2006-12-07 12:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by LaLa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the broken filling will not cause a blood infection, but if left unrepaired could cause deeper decay leading to an abscess in the root of the tooth which can enter the bloodstream and be problematic. This however happens over time and not immediately. Get it fixed within a few weeks to a month and you'll be fine.
2006-12-07 10:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Bacteria cause infections not silver fillings. They actually use silver fillings to plug the tip of the root on a tooth following apecioectomy (removal of the root tip). The silver filling is biocompatible with the body. But you do need to get the tooth repaired. It will not do it on its own. Pain and further destruction await those who procrastinates.
2006-12-07 10:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get cavities on front and bottom teeth, in fact in any tooth. If you do not floss and brush after meals and before going to bed, sooner or later you get it. Where you get it depends on the spacing between the teeth, gaps in between, where food tends to remain lodged and starts decaying, damaging the tooth. See a dentist who will do the necessary filling. If you delay, it may damage the top of the tooth enamel and a nerve may get exposed. This will then give you intolerable pain which may shoot up to your temples, give headaches, etc. In that case, your dentist will first do a root canal and then the necessary filling.
2016-03-13 04:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the area abscesses. If it does, it can get serious pretty quickly. Go buy the temporary packing material they sell in the toothbrush section of your local drug store and get the whole plugged. Call your dentist to get it re-filled as soon as you can. If there is no pain in the area, you may be infection free. You'll know if it abscesses...trust me. If an infection is present, you will have a fever and pain. My daughter just had one.
I am told a serious abscess can escalate to a full body infection if left uncared for.
2006-12-07 10:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably go to your dentist. I don't think you will get any "blood" infections but you may get a tooth infection which is very painful. The filling should be replaced asap. You may also need a crown. Don't wait for it to hurt before you go in!
2006-12-07 10:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Lippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it seen to ASAP, i have had lots of problems like this, cracked and broken 4 in my time,2 got infected within 3 months, very nasty, blood poisoning on one and i felt very ill, not to mention the pain.
2014-04-19 08:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by d h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People used to have mercury fillings, which are silver in color, and those can be toxic if leeched into the bloodstream.
See a doctor if you have any questions about your filling and/or the presence of its metals in your bloodstream.
2006-12-07 10:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a broken tooth needs dental attention..also mercury from the filling is toxic too...
2006-12-07 10:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by trying 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋