A tooth cavity can cause a variety of complications if it’s left untreated. These include:
- ongoing tooth pain
- a tooth abscess, which can become infected and trigger life-threatening complications, like an infection that enters the bloodstream or sepsis
- the development of pus around the infected tooth
- an increased risk for breaking or chipping a tooth
- difficulty chewing food
You may cause damage to your tooth that can’t be reversed if you put off seeing a dentist. At this point, the only way to fix the cavity is for your dentist to remove the tooth and replace it with an implant or bridge.