Untreated Tooth Abscess: Risks, Symptoms & Standard Treatment

An untreated tooth abscess can cause serious complications:

• Infection spread to jaw, neck, brain
• Bone loss
• Tooth loss
• Difficulty breathing/swallowing
• Fever, chills, malaise
• Sepsis (life-threatening bloodstream infection)

Standard Treatments

• Root canal: Remove infected pulp, clean/seal tooth – often saves the tooth.
• Extraction: If tooth too damaged or infection spread to bone.
• Antibiotics to clear infection; pain relievers for comfort.

See a dentist immediately if you suspect an abscess. Early treatment prevents complications.