In America????

[Argranade]

What are the chances of anyone getting a tooth ache this bad?

Going to there brain! I mean did the boy ever brush his teeth?

[sparks19]

What are the chances of anyone getting a tooth ache this bad?

Going to there brain! I mean did the boy ever brush his teeth?

Not only that but it seemed by the way the article was written that the mother hadn't tried to get that son care because she was preoccupied with her other son with "bigger" problems. Not that I am faulting her for that as I would probably be more concerned with getting my child with 6 rotted teeth dental care before getting one toothache looked at.... no one imagines a toothache would result in death. I don't think any one person is at fault for this.

Besides, getting a kid to the dentist is like pulling teeth anyway (no pun intended). I know my mom had to lie to me to get me to go LOL

[IRescue452]

The chances aren't all that slim. Its an infection in the tooth. Any infection in the tissue of your body can spred and kill you. The tooth just happens to be very close to your brain, which is why tooth infections should be treated as soon as possible. And brushing your teeth does not prevent infection. It can have little at all to do with it.

[CathyBogart]

The chances aren't all that slim. Its an infection in the tooth. Any infection in the tissue of your body can spred and kill you. The tooth just happens to be very close to your brain, which is why tooth infections should be treated as soon as possible. And brushing your teeth does not prevent infection. It can have little at all to do with it.

ITA. Infections, by nature, spread if they aren't treated, It is not uncommon AT ALL for infections in the teeth/mouth to spread to other areas of the body.