When a tooth cavity goes untreated, bacteria can spread to the surrounding tissues, including the…

When a tooth cavity goes untreated, bacteria can spread to the surrounding tissues, including the gums, jawbone, and facial skin. This can cause an infection in the face’s soft tissues, resulting in redness, swelling, and pain. As a result of a bacterial infection, when the cavity goes untreated, or when the gum tissue becomes infected due to injury or gum disease, an abscess can form. The infection can then spread to nearby tissues, resulting in facial cellulitis.

Facial cellulitis and dental infections can, in some cases, lead to fatal conditions such as sepsis, meningitis, or osteomyelitis. If you have any symptoms of facial cellulitis or a dental infection, you should seek medical attention right away. Delaying treatment can lead to serious complications, so if you have any concerns, contact your doctor or dentist right away.

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