UPDATE: Archie’s tooth extraction was a success! Thanks to the wonderful help and collaboration of Zoo teams and other outside experts, the procedure went well. He will continue to recover and receive care as the area in his mouth heals. Thanks again for all the support and positivity sent his way! ❤️ | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Great animation by @zackdfilms! An infected tooth can lead to a brain infection if bacteria from the abscess spread through the bloodstream or via direct extension into nearby tissues. The bacteria can travel through facial veins, which lack valves, providing a direct pathway to the brain. Once in the brain, the infection can cause an abscess, leading to symptoms like severe headaches, fever, neurological deficits, or even seizures. Early detection and treatment of dental infections are critical

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