Toothache and Fever

does toothache give you fever
(16 Jun 2009)

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A mild toothache will not cause a fever so it would be necessary for you to visit your dentist. Toothaches can be caused due to a variety of conditions like tooth decay or the presence of a cavity, but in most cases they will not cause a fever or chills. Even in such mild cases it would be necessary to visit a dentist, but home remedies could offer some succor.

If you have been experiencing a fever as well it would be absolutely necessary for you to visit a dentist instead of exploring alternative treatments and natural remedies. Natural remedies are extremely effective for a variety of ailments, but when dealing with dental problems they are unfortunately not as effective. In your case it would be presumptuous for me to even speculate over the cause, and how serious the condition is given the lack of details provided.

The relationship between fever and toothaches is however one that has been established and it is a symptom that needs to be evaluated by your dentist. Your symptoms could signify an infection of the root, gum, the surrounding tooth or even the mandible (jaw bone). You havent mentioned if there is any swelling, but if present it could indicate the presence of an abscess. Dental abscesses require prompt attention and your dentist would most likely treat it with antibiotics. In most cases the abscess also needs to be drained by surgical methods.

The other possible cause of a toothache accompanied by a fever is a much less serious sinus infection. If you do have a history of sinus problems this is a very likely cause, but it would be best to visit a dentist to rule out dental problems. If there is no problem with your teeth you would be advised to visit a doctor. Home remedies for sinus infections are however a lot more effective and you could then use natural treatments. Toothaches can be cased by a sinus infection at times due to the close proximity of the sinuses. Fevers are also a common symptom of a sinus infection. In such a scenario the tooth pain stems from pressure on the teeth and not due to a dental problem. If the pain you are experiencing doesnt radiate from one tooth but seems to affect the other teeth as well chances are pretty high that what you are experiencing is a sinus infection.

answered by S D on 16 Jun 2009, 12:58:24

Toothache and Fever

does toothache give you fever (16 Jun 2009)

does toothache give you fever
(16 Jun 2009)