Toothache:a cause of death

Hole in a tooth (dental caries) is a common cause of toothache however fracture of tooth and trauma can also cause toothache.Progression of dental caries results in a dental abscess which also progresses to cellulitis if unattended to and ultimately pan cellulitis called Ludwigs angina.
Ludwigs angina is a medical emergency in which the airway is compromised by pus accumulation and edema necessitating tracheostomy otherwise death from suffocation .
This is a life threatening condition that is preventable with early presentation at the dental clinic.
Do not continue to endure the pain ,rather consult your dentist for solution to your dental problems.