One of the re-occurring arguments against saving infected teeth is that the infection from the tooth may, in the long-term lead to problems else where in the body. This argument has been around since the 1930's and is often called the "focal point infection" debate. When a tooth has an infection it can be treated with a root canal filling (endodontics), which in over 90% of cases will lead to the … [Read more...]

A recent article in the British Dental Journal (BDJ 2007) highlighted an alarming case of how poor dental care lead to a near fatal incident. The case involved a 25-year-old woman living in London who experienced severe toothache over a period of several weeks, but was unable to get an adequate diagnosis or treatment for her condition. During the time of her extreme pain she visited 3 separate … [Read more...]