{"id":1232,"date":"2022-04-01T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T21:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2022-03-24T14:33:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T21:33:31","slug":"tooth-infection-and-fevers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/tooth-infection-and-fevers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Infection and Fevers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I called our pediatric dentist’s office to schedule an emergency appointment because my daughter has a fever and has been saying her tooth hurts. They said that a tooth infection will not be the cause of her fever and they don’t think she’ll need an emergency appointment. I tried to ask some more questions but they didn’t seem to want to answer them. Am I confused? I thought any infection could cause a fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Yoon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I hope there is just some miscommunication here. Yes, you are correct, any infection can cause a fever. That includes tooth infections. While most do not, it would be foolish to write it off. Any time a tooth hurts it is a good idea to check it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bigger issue I have here is the way they blew off the questions you had. A good pediatric dentist<\/a> is willing to talk to parents and make sure they are comfortable and understand the need or lack of need for a treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they’re blowing you off and acting too rushed, they may have too many patients to adequately serve your daughter well. If this continues, I recommend looking into another pediatric dentist who has more time for their patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know the age of your daughter, but cutting teeth can also cause a fever and tooth discomfort. If you’re concerned, I suggest you call them again and tell them you really want her seen. If they don’t agree, there are general dentists who work with children that also do emergency dental appointments. They can probably schedule her in more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog is brought to you by Phoenix Dentist<\/a> Dr. Hillary Peck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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