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Can a Tooth Infection Cause a Fever?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by writeradmin.

I’m confused by something. My son’s dentist said that a tooth infection cannot cause a fever, but isn’t fever a sign of an infection. He’s been getting in a lot of teeth and now he has a fever. I’m wondering if one of those teeth has somehow gotten infected.

Missy

Dear Missy,

female dentist in mask treats teeth little girl.

I’m hoping your dentist didn’t understand your question. It’s possible he meant that not every tooth infection develops a fever. In the early stages, especially, an infection is confined inside the tooth. Often that will not contribute to a fever. However, if it is left unrecognized and untreated it will begin to leak out of the tooth, often in the form of an abscess, which looks like a pimple on the gums.

Your bodies defenses kick in and one of those defenses is a fever. Any infection can present with a fever. Though some dentists say it isn’t true, most parents will say that some children develop a low-grade fever while they are teething. That doesn’t mean there is an infection. It’s just his body’s response to his pain.

If he’s teething and the fever is minor, I would start with some Orajel on his gums and children’s Tylenol for the pain.

That being said, if his fever is higher and there is reasons to suspect decay, you will need to see a pediatric dentist or a general dentist who treats children. Even during the COVID-19 quarantine, he can be seen for urgent dental needs.

Tooth infections are considered dental emergencies. This is because if they are left untreated, they will spread into the bone, which in your son’s case can damage his adult teeth, or they can spread to the heart, lungs, or brain.

Don’t panic over that. It would be an obvious infection to get that far. You are not in that stage, nor have you any indication of decay. He’s likely just teething or teething and fighting off something else.

Treat his pain and keep an eye on him.
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Filed Under: Pediatric Dentistry Tagged With: children's dentistry, Emergency dental care, fevers in children, general dentists who treat children, orajel, teething, tooth infections

Daughter broke off a tooth

Posted on May 8, 2020 by writeradmin.

My daughter fell and broke off an adult tooth. I took her to see the pediatric dentist for an urgent appointment and he scheduled us to come in three weeks from now for the repair. When I told him I really wanted it done sooner he told me the nerves needed that long to desensitize. I don’t want to cause my daughter any unnecessary pain, but I also feel like this needs to be fixed sooner. Would it be better to wait?

Kendra

Dear Kendra,

A little girl smiling in a pediatric dental chair

I’m not sure why your pediatric dentist is saying to wait. I doubt it is because he’s too busy, especially with most practices being shut down. You will not be causing your daughter any pain by getting it done right away.

If you have the piece which broke off a decent cosmetic dentist can put that back on for her. As she gets older and the pulp in her tooth gets smaller that tooth may need a dental crown, but for now, a repair will be all she needs.

I’m a tad concerned that your pediatric dentist is putting you off. You’ll want a dentist who has enough time to attend to your child’s needs. If he doesn’t, it may be time to find another one. You can take her to a general dentist who treats children. They are qualified to treat children.

This blog is brought to you by Auburn, AL Dentist Dr. Raymond Bolt.

Filed Under: Pediatric Dentistry Tagged With: broken tooth, children's dentist, dental crown, general dentists who treat children

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