Can an infected wisdom tooth cause illness?

[paperbbb]

So I got a severe cold recently after being super healthy. Sore throat started then nasal congestion now chest. I'm feeling the most pain in my lower left jaw where my wisdom tooth is. I x-rayed a year ago and they were all fine. But i can feel the swelling and it hurts out of nowhere. Could it be infected?

[lonewolf07]

Yes, it can.  Depending on the severity of the infection it could effect other areas of your body.  For a week before my wisdom teeth were removed, the dentist put me on antibiotics.

I agree - see a dentist.  Hope it goes well as well as anything can go with a dentist   = )

[scottma]

Seeing a dentist is advised.