US man without insurance dies from dental infection
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- Published: Saturday, 17 December 2011 20:09
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| An unemployed Cincinnati man, Kyle Willis, 24, with no health insurance has died after a tooth infection spread to his brain. The man came down with toothache and was told he needed to have one of his wisdom teeth removed. But Willis decided to tough it out because he was out of work and couldn't afford the treatment. |
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Soon after, he began getting headaches and his face swelled, so he went to an emergency room. He was told an infection was in danger of spreading to his brain. He was given antibiotic and pain medication, but he couldn’t afford to pay for the antibiotic, so he chose only the pain meds.
While Willis’ discomfort subsided, the infection continued to spread, causing lethal swelling in his brain. He leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter. Experts say Willis’ story is not unique, but such a deadly situation can usually be stopped by simple, preventative dental procedures.
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