Sepsis Dental

What is sepsis of dental origin? Sepsis is a bacterial infection of the blood caused by the presence of toxins or bacteria in the circulatory system. In the case of dental sepsis, it is directly due to germs that reside in the tooth or gum and spread through the bloodstream to other parts of the body. If you have a dental condition, such as a tooth abscess or bleeding gums, this may be one of the reasons