Preeti Agarwal Preeti Agarwal Asked 5 months ago

Can teeth infection cause fever?

My husband has a really bad toothache, and he's also developed a low-grade fever. Could the infection from his tooth be causing his fever? Can a teeth infection cause fever?

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, it absolutely can. I spent the whole night tossing and turning because my infected wisdom tooth decided to throw a fever party in my body. It is amazing how one tiny tooth can make you feel like you've been run over by a truck. Go see a dentist before you lose another night's sleep.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Bro, yes, a hundred percent. Last year my jaw swelled up due to a bad cavity, and by evening I had a solid 101 fever. It means the infection is spreading in your body. Don't sit on it, just go to a dentist and get some antibiotics prescribed.

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Priyanka Dutt Priyanka Dutt Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Haan bilkul, tooth infection se fever aa sakta hai. Jab body infection se fight karti hai na, toh temperature badh jata hai. Agar swelling bhi ho rahi hai face pe, toh please bilkul late mat karo aur doc ko dikhao.

Deepika Iyer Deepika Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Yes, a dental infection is a bacterial issue and can definitely cause a fever. If you are experiencing a fever along with dental pain or facial swelling, please get it checked by a dentist immediately. It is always better to be safe and stop the infection from spreading further.

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Amit Banerjee Amit Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it can cause a fever because of the body's immune response to the infection. Please don't worry too much, but do make sure to consult a dentist soon so they can help you feel better.

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