Young man died after not getting a toothache checked; he had a dental infection.

Luis, a 24-year-old resident of Saltillo, Coahuila (Mexico), died after developing a serious dental infection that spread rapidly throughout his body .

According to his family, it all started with a toothache and swelling in his neck, which was initially mistaken for mumps.

According to his sister, Alonso Anuncio, the family took Luis to the hospital when they noticed that the inflammation wasn't going down and that the prescribed antibiotics weren't working.

It was then that doctors at Saltillo General Hospital determined that the infection had spread to his throat.

"My brother started with an infection in his tooth, and it spread to his throat. His neck started to swell; we thought it was mumps, but it wasn't. He was on antibiotics, but they weren't helping," his sister said.

Luis underwent emergency surgery due to the severity of his clinical condition.

However, the infection had already spread to other parts of his body and did not respond to the treatments applied. The young man eventually suffered brain death.

"My brother's heart stopped beating, and they couldn't revive him. They confirmed he was brain dead because he wasn't responding and he wasn't sedated anymore," his sister explained, visibly shaken.

The family expressed their gratitude for the support received to cover the funeral expenses , which amounted to 33 thousand Mexican pesos (approximately 7 million Colombian pesos).

Luis's sister also called on the community not to underestimate any dental pain:

"It's important to have your teeth checked for any infection. Don't let a minor toothache go unnoticed," he said.

This case has caused a stir on social media, reminding citizens that a dental infection, if not treated promptly, can lead to serious and even fatal complications .

According to recommendations from the Urbina Dental Clinic, it is essential not to ignore tooth pain that lasts for more than two days, especially if accompanied by:

These may be signs of a serious infection that requires immediate attention.

In some cases, although rare, oral infections can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain . Therefore, if you experience any warning signs, it is recommended to see a dentist or go to an emergency room immediately.

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*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by a journalist and an editor.