Well it’s on the todo list.
I would remind that he never had a toothache, never had any infection from his teeth...indeed one could not even tell that his teeth were bad such was the juxtapositon of his mouth, lips and the few really bad teeth. He’s already been seen by a dentist and we were told his teeth weren’t all that bad, that the bottoms one can be saved and he might need a partial plate at top.
Further, it’s not positively proved that his teeth caused the infection. It’s a process by elimination thing. He has a couple of really bad teeth. The infection didn’t get to his brain because of HIV, a defective valve in his heart...two more usual routes of this kind of thing. They ASSUME, but do not know for sure, that it was from his teeth.
He has thirty five years of perfect attendance on two jobs. He never missed any time for sickness of any kind.
I would urge, however, that everyone take care of their teeth and be aware that this CAN happen. It’s extremely, extremely rare.
He’s 56 years old, hardly an old coot.
I’m no stranger to you and your husband’s saga Pat, but we know the power of prayer, and we were praying for you often!
I went through something similar but the infection was several cysts that formed in my chest yet remain localized. At first, the docs thought it was cancer.
Bad teeth weren't the problem but a fistula formed from a previous operation on my throat and leaked several different bugs into my chest and spine. The months previously I thought I had an pinched nerve and ignored it.
Bad idea.
Hurt like hell and just worn me down until I was admitted under emergency. Docs wondered why the fizzula hadn't gone septic, which, in the state I was in, would have killed me.
Long story shortened, I'm still recovering but in better shape than I was last year. Prayers work as people prayed for me and I'm praying for you and your husband.
Believe....