Can a rotting wisdom tooth cause any medical problems? I have had medical problems for the past 2 years and no doctor has ever been ever to diagnose me. Symptoms included a low roaring back pain, urinary symptoms, pains into legs, burning on hands and feet and a stiff neck. Then i remembered i havn't seen a dentist for a while. Then i noticed there is a wisdom tooth causing bad breath and it looks almost black. Is there any chance this could be the cause?
2007-01-20 13:57:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It could. Tooth decay, if not taken care of, can get into your blood stream and cause all kinds of problems. Go to your dentist and see what he says.
2007-01-20 14:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rotting tooth can be very dangerous, depending on your health status. The blood supply is close to the heart and infection could travel fast.
Considering that it sounds like you have had several complete exams by the doctor, I dont think u have anything serious to worry about right now. It would have shown up in your White Blood Count. Even if you did have an infection, I doubt it would cause all the symptoms you are describing.
I do suggest you get to the dentist ASAP.
Sometimes emotional pain can be manifested in physical symptoms. If no physcial cause can be found , I would consider going to a psychiatrist.
2007-01-20 14:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by kari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out a few days ago that I need my wisdom teeth extracted, so you have my sympathy.
According to my orthodontist, wisdom teeth can create cysts when they emerge through the gums. My tooth is partially exposed now, so it's possible for bacteria to get caught in the torn gum and create a cyst (infected pocket in the gum).
The infection from a cyst can get into the bloodstream, and this might lead to other problems. If the gums around your tooth are swollen or sore, this is a possibility. However, I can't imagine that an infection which spread from a cyst would cause you two years of pain.
You should definitely see a dentist to treat your tooth. He or she can tell you if a cyst developed.
2007-01-20 14:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tooth decay can cause medical problems. You need to see a dentist as soon as you can so that he can check it. He will probably give you an antibiotic to clear up the infection that is going through your body.
2007-01-20 14:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by mandm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely "the cause" but certainly an indicator that you need to do some restorative things for your body if you want to start experiencing any quality of life again. The bad teeth and the urinary infections all signal a state of 'unhealth'. Rather than going to several different 'specialists' I would suggest that you check out a traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, someone who is highly esteemed in your community (you can ask around). They will have a holistic perspective of your body systems and will treat you as a whole, not as several different parts that each requires its own doctor. Just a suggestion.
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2007-01-20 14:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Get that rotten tooth out of your head! The bacteria can get in your bloodstream and cause serious heart problems. You'll probably need high-powered antibiotics before and after the extraction.
You need a dentist and general medical practitioner who can work together to get you straightened out.
2007-01-20 14:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Abby Road 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude you need to have that taken out like NOW not later NOW! Rotting teeth mean there dead and they can cause your other teeth to decay as well as your gums, jaw and bone around it. Plus it’s not healthy for you since the dead matter from the tooth can fall into your stomach and make you as sick as hell.
2007-01-20 14:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by Cloud Strife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the infection in a decaying tooth can spread through other parts of the body....if it's not taken care of it can affect the heart and other vital organs......bite the bullet and get it taken care of.....check with a good dentist and see if they'll prescribe you antibiotics to kill the infection first and then have the tooth or teeth removed.....
2007-01-20 14:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by s_h_a_r_k_k_y 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know someone in town who died two weeks ago from an infected tooth, that sounds like health problems to me. It was the saddest news I've heard in a long time, he was really nice and a LOT younger than me. :(
2007-01-20 14:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is serious, you could get very sick...Go to the Dentist and get them removed. Rotting wisdom teeth can cause serious infections. Ear aches, sinus problems, headaches, bad breath, the poison from the infection can cause stomach problems ~ fatigue, can also occur because your body is so busy trying to fight the infection. Get it looked after before the problem gets worse.
2016-03-13 14:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋