"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

When these symptoms are not treated, infections can spread past the roots of the tooth, leading to abscess formation. An abscessed tooth in children can cause moderate to severe throbbing pain ...