Can a bad tooth cause all over body aches and fatigue?

I know having bad teeth can be dangerous… That isn’t the question here. I guess what I want to know if can having a good number of seriously infected teeth cause all over body aches, and fatigue?

Thank you to all who answer!
Also, please just tell me how you know this. Thanks!
I do know that bad teeth can lead to heart issues, and things like that. I am just curious about the issues with fatigue and body aches…Thanks to all who give answers!!!
I do know that bad teeth can lead to heart issues, and things like that. I am just curious about the issues with fatigue and body aches…Thanks to all who give answers!!!

Best Answer: a abcessed tooth can cause poison to run through your body, causing aches and pains, and yes even death....go see a dentist sweetheart

10 Comments

  • Darren
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    yeah.

  • damalycus
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    Yes it can.

  • Stacy26
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    Yes, very possible! Actually if a tooth is infected bad enough it can (God-forbid) kill you. It can cause alot of other problems from what I understand.

  • brian
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    yes, yes, yes

  • vospire s
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    its an infection just like any other……if you get a cut on your foot, and it gets gangrene your whole body will ache and you will be feverish.

  • justathought
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    Absolutely it can. Go to the dentist or start rinsing with salt water (half teaspoon of salt, one cup of warm water) and take some pain killers and antibiotics!!!

  • jadedheart
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    a abcessed tooth can cause poison to run through your body, causing aches and pains, and yes even death….go see a dentist sweetheart

  • Rachel L
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    If you get an infection from one of your teeth then you will prolly have those side affects. It can cause you to get sick easier then if you didnt have the infected tooth.

  • SurreyDog
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    IT CAN ACTUALLY CASE A LEISION ON YOUR BARAIN AND THAT CAN BE BAD, I KNOW SOMEONE THIS HAPPENED TO AND THEN A BIOPSY WAS DONE ON IT AND HE WAS NEVER THE SAME

  • lil southern girl
    May 4, 2007 | Permalink |

    Yes it can. I know because my mom is a nurse of 35 years and she is always on everyone about keeping their teeth healthy. And I know people who have been through some pretty bad stuff from bad teeth.

    The health of your mouth is actually a good indicator of your overall health. I’m guessing you did not know that infected teeth can lead to endocarditis, a heart infection:

    http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/endocarditis?utm_medium=ask&utm_source=smart&utm_campaign=article&utm_term=Endocarditis&ask_return=Endocarditis

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