When a tooth cavity goes untreated, bacteria can spread to the surrounding tissues, including the gums, jawbone, and facial skin. This can cause an infection in the face’s soft tissues, resulting in redness, swelling, and pain. As a result of a bacterial infection, when the cavity goes untreated, or when the gum tissue becomes infected due to injury or gum disease, an abscess can form. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue resulting in osteomyelitis i.e., inflammation of the underlying bone due to infection. Smokers and people with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney failure, are more at risk of developing osteomyelitis. Although once considered incurable, osteomyelitis can now be successfully treated. Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include fever, swelling and redness over the area of the infection, pain and fatigue. Sometimes osteomyelitis causes no signs and symptoms or the signs and symptoms are hard to distinguish from other problems. This may be especially true for infants, older adults and people whose immune systems are compromised. Although once considered incurable, osteomyelitis can now be successfully treated. See your doctor if you experience worsening bone pain along with fever. If you're at risk of infection because of a medical condition or recent surgery or injury, see your doctor right away if you notice signs and symptoms of an infection. Dr. Deepak Kamalanathan, one of the leading prosthodontists in Chennai, brings years of experience in advanced dental care to his flourishing practice at Apple Dental. He is well-versed on advanced dental technologies. Services provided by the doctor include Zirconia, DMLS and PFM Crowns, Implant Prosthesis, Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation, Veneers, BPS Dentures Fixing, Smile Design, Implant Retained Dentures etc. With highly trained dental team and state-of-the-art facilities, he is passionate about bringing high quality dental care to his patients at affordable costs. Want to make an informed decision about your dental treatment? Visit us @Apple Dental for a consultation where our dental experts can provide recommendations based on your medical history and clinical assessment to help you choose the most effective treatment option. Don’t wait any longer to achieve your perfect smile. Let us help you restore your confidence and improve your oral health. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, our team of dental experts at Apple Dental have got you covered.