With proper dental treatment, a dental abscess can be treated quite easily. However, in some cases, complications may occur. Most complications arise as a result of infection that spreads to bacteria when the abscess is left untreated.
The tooth must be removed: in case of severe infection spread from the root of the tooth and into the jawbone and spread to the soft tissue. If it is not treated properly, then the teeth can no longer be kept and preserved, eventually removing the cause.
Dentigerous cysts: if an abscess is not cured, a cavity filled with fluid may develop in the bottom of the child’s root.
Maxillary sinus infection: may occur if the cause from the maxillary molars teeth located near the sinuses.
Endocarditis Infecciosa: can occur when bacteria from an abscess pass through the blood vessels. These bacteria reach the heart, can cause infections and sometimes lead to deadly consequences.
Ludwig Angina: is a serious infection that spreads down the lower lingual, mandibular and lower chin areas and sometimes fatal. It often happens in adults, which is caused by an abscess in a tooth that is untreated.
The danger is that it may develop, clog the respiratory system and cause asphyxiation leading to death.
Cerebral abscess: it is possible, the infections can spread from the teeth to the brain through the blood vessels. Brain infections can lead to a coma.