I have an abscessed tooth. Most likely I've had the infection for over three months. What is the likelihood-

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-that I've caused nerve damage? The pain isn't QUITE blinding, but it's most certainly excruciating! And I have a HIGH pain thresh-hold.

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Hello, What most people don't realize is that an abscess can grow past the tooth it started with and involved several teeth if left untreated...Of course an ever growing abscess means that as it grows it destroys bone and that could lead to tooth loss instead of a successful root canal....Then of course their is the serious issue of a patient having an abscess and being a heart patient at the same time....Infection (which is what an abscess is) can get into the blood stream and if it does it goes straight to the weakest are of the body...if that happens to be the heart the results can be death...I'm betting you didn't know that.,..Anyway, get to a DDS and get your self examined and find out what's going on..Good luck and I wish you well.