{"id":57,"date":"2026-10-21T12:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wdcdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:47:23","slug":"can-a-toothache-be-fatal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wdcdentistry.com\/blog\/can-a-toothache-be-fatal\/","title":{"rendered":"This Pain is Killing Me: How Ignoring a Toothache Could Be Fatal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Painful toothaches can be very annoying and can make it hard to focus on anything else. Still, between busy schedules, fear of the dental chair, and even financial constraints, some people ignore this discomfort and hope it eventually goes away. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to dental emergencies<\/a>, there\u2019s no \u201chealing thyself,\u201d so any damage must be treated by a dentist. In fact, if left untreated, it could eventually cost you your tooth, and worse yet, in some situations, your life. Here\u2019s why ignoring a toothache is such a dangerous idea, and what you should do if you get one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Spot a Tooth Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there are many reasons why you might have a toothache, painful infections are a common cause. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms in addition to pain, contact your emergency dentist as soon as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n