Dental abscesses and gum infections can spread to other body parts, expert warns
Dental specialist Fahad Al-Marzouqi says abscesses and gum infections may spread beyond the mouth, affecting areas such as the neck and face.
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AIFahad Al-Marzouqi, consultant in periodontal disease treatment and dental implants, stated that an abscess can sometimes result from nerve inflammation or from gum disease.
Speaking in an interview with Al-Saudiya TV, Al-Marzouqi added that an abscess may spread to other parts of the body, particularly the neck, face, or beneath the eye socket.
He emphasized that dentistry is not only about cosmetic procedures or restoring function, but is an integral part of overall health.
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