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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Can Untreated Tooth Decay (molars) Cause Infection In Brain, As I Frequently Suffer From Headaches And Chills?

Hey doc....I have had a serious depression in the past 2 1/2 years. Withdrawn, lack of interest, even developed agorafobia. I withdrew (due to inner pain} because of what I feel was exacerbated by menopause, the stress of working in Intensive Care as a RN. And the final breaking point was loosing my parents approximately a year apart (they m0ved out of state to FL. Of course the guilt was part of it...like "i shoulda, wouldve couldve:." I have been experiencing my own health problems. Missed alot of work at my hosiptal due to mutiple bowel obstructions(some resolved conservatively and unfortunately needed surgery to remove scar tissue.Along with multiple kidney stones and surgery or this and/diverticulitis. Dealt with depression for many years especially post partum depression. So, needless to say pressure ,financial issues came into play as I had stoppped working (as i was primary earner in family) as my husband is disabled; Started seeing psychiatrist for medication management. Besides all these issues. I just turned 55 y/o and since I have been "out of the public" and experiencing seriously a painful withdrawl..my teeth and molars started breaking or fracturing. Perhaps my dental hygeine was as good before, I have whole in my molars in both upper and lower. Wide open and susceptible for infection. Has a nurse practitioner presribe amoxcillion 500mg every 8 hours//to some improvement however its always been in my sinus's (chronic sinusitis) and fullness in ears may cause slight hearing impairments. This has been ongoing for for at least 2 years/ My teeth are constantly breaking off into small pieces gradually. some nights i experience chills and just relentless fatique. When I get low grade fevers, I am usually experiencing increased teeth pain so i usually get an antibiotic. (I know this is a band-aid; per se} Have no insurance or help to get removal of these teeth which are literally "rotting in my mouth. I am concerned about possible infection to spread to brain, blood etc..I have been experiening near syncope episodes.atypical cause all i need to do it turn my head to opposite side.everything starts spinning like my head is still moving. Never passed out altho felt like it at times. Now after a few months, Headaches persist and more frequent. Feeling "run down". Worried that i could develop...brain infection as I have so many molar {upper and lower} that are exposed and wide open into to gums.. some of my teeth have blackened areas in base between actual tooth and gums. I have limited resources, along with feelings of shame, I know some of the deadly complications(:tried not to entertain the "worst case scenarios) but my teeth are so broken down , in the front i may have 1/3 to 1/4 of a tooth at least on 6-7 teeth, then theres the open molars. What do i do/ Go to ER cause then they may help cause i am just about septic??? I am scared///teeth has been deteriorating since 2010. which has progresed to new and serious decay. What an I do? Experience chills and terribe headaches, And doc I never was a HEADACHY person. What to do?Psychiological improvement on meds for Psych/ I wanna get back into the work place and reconnect with my friends /family!!! Any advice or suggestions re: my health and risks if untreated. Any resources you can offer to help me with this financial burden and lack of money. Doc, I am scared,,,ty for u time!!!
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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hi ,thanks for your query.decayed tooth if untreated causes severe tooth pain and the infection spreads to heart and sometimes if the infection is to severe the infection may spread and result in Loss of the tooth
Blood infection (sepsis)
Spread of infection to soft tissue (facial cellulitis, Ludwig's angina)
Spread of infection to the jaw bone (osteomyelitis of the jaw)
Spread of infection to other areas of the body resulting in brain abscess, endocarditis, pneumonia, or other complications.so please do not delay and get treatment done as early as possible.hope this is helpful.
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Can Untreated Tooth Decay (molars) Cause Infection In Brain, As I Frequently Suffer From Headaches And Chills?

hi ,thanks for your query.decayed tooth if untreated causes severe tooth pain and the infection spreads to heart and sometimes if the infection is to severe the infection may spread and result in Loss of the tooth Blood infection (sepsis) Spread of infection to soft tissue (facial cellulitis, Ludwig s angina) Spread of infection to the jaw bone (osteomyelitis of the jaw) Spread of infection to other areas of the body resulting in brain abscess, endocarditis, pneumonia, or other complications.so please do not delay and get treatment done as early as possible.hope this is helpful.