Woman Almost Loses Her Tongue From Severe Tooth Infection

Woman Almost Loses Her Tongue From Severe Tooth Infection
Ludwig's angina survivor Caitlin Alsop on the Gold Coast, Australia, on Aug. 19, 2018. Caitlin Alsop/Facebook
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
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A woman in her mid-20s narrowly avoided having her tongue amputated because one of her teeth became infected.

Caitlin Alsop, 24, is grateful doctors prevented her from years of relearning how to drink, eat, and speak by helping her avoid a glossectomy surgical procedure.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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