Dental infections extend far beyond oral health concerns, and severe cases can impact an individual's entire well-being. In this case, a woman suffered from significant bone loss around her teeth, which had further developed into systemic issues.

Her condition was alarming, with scenarios unheard of for most dental patients.

Pus had begun to emerge from under the gums, flagging an advanced infection stage. Despite this, her teeth remained in position due to the presence of heavy deposits of tartar, or calculus, behind them, creating an artificial support structure acting like a "bridge."

The infections did not remain localized; rather, they escalated into systemic health crises. The woman experienced severe conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease, and for her case, the loathed dental tartar was at least partially accountable for these developments.

Dentists aim to promote both oral and overall health through their work. Unfortunately, delayed action in treating severe dental infections extends beyond affecting oral health alone, as it threatens an individual’s immune response and can lead to widespread complications such as those showcased in the video.

I do everything I can to get people healthy and get their mouths healthy, but sometimes you just can't.