thanx for all that info…i have a wisdom tooth thats really decayed badly..theres a small abscess on it but its not bothering me pain wise although when i open my mouth widely i can feel the unfamiliar presence. Im real scared cuz ive heard it can kill you but i dont have dental coverage and cant afford it right now. All of my teeth are terribly rotted away , my 2 incsicors r completely rotted away down to nothing at all…im only 25 and its the worst thing…im from providence rhode island feel free to email me ….Jonathan