Can You Have a Tooth Infection and Not Know It?

If you're wondering can you have a tooth infection and not know it, the short and somewhat unsettling answer is yes. Most of us imagine a tooth infection as this agonizing, pulse-pounding pain that keeps you up at 3:00 AM, but the reality is often much sneakier. Some of the most dangerous dental issues are the ones that don't make a sound—at least not at first. ...

April 27, 2026 · 6 min · Rhoades Dreamcatcher