Toothaches are a miserable experience characterized by sharp, throbbing pain, but some people stubbornly refuse to see the dentist about it. Perhaps they are anxious about the dentist’s office, or the toothache seems to have gone away on its own. The bad news is that an untreated toothache can lead to serious long-term consequences such as tooth loss, blood poisoning, or death. Read on to learn just how serious your toothache can be and why you should see your emergency dentist as soon as possible.