I have had one for about two and a half years now, and I have my surgery scheduled for three weeks from now. But I’ve been reading up on all of the different types of infections linked to an abscessed tooth and I must say, it is freaking me the $@#! out..
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#1 by Kara on February 3, 2010 - 10:06 am
When I was a kid I had an abcess above my front tooth. It spread pretty fast, within about two weeks I had migraines and two black eyes, it was so horrible!. I surprised you’ve had yours for so long with no spreading……..
#2 by Anonymous on February 3, 2010 - 12:17 pm
If you only have tooth symptoms, and nothing else that seems more serious, I’d say you are probably ok. Have a doctor check you out if you’re that worried. People on Yahoo! can’t really help you out with this.
#3 by mulberry on February 3, 2010 - 5:55 pm
Brain abcesses do happen, but they are very rare. You are doing the right thing by seeing your dentist and taking care of this.