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Catholics: Is it wrong to receive communion when one has a tooth Abscess (real question)?

I have an abscess / infected tooth, it's really gross that's all I'm saying (not going to detail). No way do you think would be a good or bad idea to receive Communion with my mouth like this. The Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ does not want to disrespect them in any way. I really do not want to miss the Mass-to-day (If I can help)
  I would like to report some Catholics, but all responses are welcome respectful.
  Please respond with respect, no Catholic bashing …
Thank you very much for your time * hugs *
God bless

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13 comments for “Catholics: Is it wrong to receive communion when one has a tooth Abscess (real question)?”


  1. White Boy says:

    Okay. You do not disrespect the body and blood b / c of a sore tooth.

  2. Musica says:

    I have never heard of anything health wise that would prevent anyone from receiving the sacrament. After all, there are people who have terminal cancer as illnessses taking communion as part of the last rites. So I do not see any damage. Everything depends on you, of course.
      I would say, however, if you are taking antibiotics for absess, they do not make the wine of the Eucharist, because it can interact with medications. .. but wine is optional for lay people, anyway.

  3. munhasen says:

    No, not bad at all. And, when you go to church is not a requirement for receiving the Eucharist (although we should try to get as many times as possible).
      While we are forced to go to Mass every Sunday (or Saturday evening Mass), technically it is only required to receive the Eucharist once a year. See paragraph 1389 of the Catholic Catechism.

  4. Clare † says:

    You can receive, not all disrespectful, Jesus embraced and touched people with all types of infections and diseases, while He walked among us, right? Is no different here. If you prefer to receive in the hand than in your language that is understandable. But do get, my dear.

  5. AMDG CB says:

    Honestly, I do not think it would be a mistake.
      I do not know the theology back to me, except that you must take communion, if possible. I would say that if eating is not a problem, go for it.

  6. evolver says:

    Considering that the Eucharist is the Viaticum even when the whole body is about to fail, I think it's safe to say this is not a problem.
      Remember, the Eucharist is one of the sacraments of healing. It might even help!

  7. babo1dm says:

    Wow …. it is better today

  8. David B says:

    the reception of the Eucharist has no relation to your physical health, only his state of grace.

  9. Summerlo says:

    bad … not as i still have a Catholic communion If I had a tooth … abscess understand God and I am sure would rather receive his body and blood that is not going to church! Hope can help!

  10. bgee2001 says:

    Not bad, but I bet it is painful.
    By all means if you feel strongly that you want to do, then do it.

  11. the phantom says:

    I am a practicing Catholic throughout life, and to keep abreast with what is acceptable or not …..
      No, there is absolutely nothing wrong with receiving Communion if they have an abcessed tooth. I think it's more what's in your heart and mind that matters, more than anything physical. You want to make sure that you are in a state of grace when received, and truly believe that Communion is the true and real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. If you have satisfied these conditions, can receive Communion without any problem.
      Please note that abcessed tooth looked even later …. I have been in the same boat, and if not, the infection can spread from his tooth, the rest of your body through the bloodstream, and you can get really sick ..
      Take care and God bless!

  12. ANDREA says:

    I think it would be good to receive Communion with an abcessed tooth. Sounds like you are in pain too. Have you contacted a dentist for some antibiotics?
      Go to church does not matter to God which is a condition of your mouth in. Maybe it will help too.
      Good luck, God bless.

  13. momo5j7 says:

    Lord,
      I am not worthy to receive you, but a word and my soul shall be healed.



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Catholics: Is it wrong to receive communion when one has a tooth Abscess (real question)?

I have an abscess / infected tooth, it's really gross that's all I'm saying (not going to detail). No way do you think would be a good or bad idea to receive Communion with my mouth like this. The Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ does not want to disrespect them in any way. I really do not want to miss the Mass-to-day (If I can help)
  I would like to report some Catholics, but all responses are welcome respectful.
  Please respond with respect, no Catholic bashing …
Thank you very much for your time * hugs *
God bless

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
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13 comments for “Catholics: Is it wrong to receive communion when one has a tooth Abscess (real question)?”


  1. White Boy says:

    Okay. You do not disrespect the body and blood b / c of a sore tooth.

  2. Musica says:

    I have never heard of anything health wise that would prevent anyone from receiving the sacrament. After all, there are people who have terminal cancer as illnessses taking communion as part of the last rites. So I do not see any damage. Everything depends on you, of course.
      I would say, however, if you are taking antibiotics for absess, they do not make the wine of the Eucharist, because it can interact with medications. .. but wine is optional for lay people, anyway.

  3. munhasen says:

    No, not bad at all. And, when you go to church is not a requirement for receiving the Eucharist (although we should try to get as many times as possible).
      While we are forced to go to Mass every Sunday (or Saturday evening Mass), technically it is only required to receive the Eucharist once a year. See paragraph 1389 of the Catholic Catechism.

  4. Clare † says:

    You can receive, not all disrespectful, Jesus embraced and touched people with all types of infections and diseases, while He walked among us, right? Is no different here. If you prefer to receive in the hand than in your language that is understandable. But do get, my dear.

  5. AMDG CB says:

    Honestly, I do not think it would be a mistake.
      I do not know the theology back to me, except that you must take communion, if possible. I would say that if eating is not a problem, go for it.

  6. evolver says:

    Considering that the Eucharist is the Viaticum even when the whole body is about to fail, I think it's safe to say this is not a problem.
      Remember, the Eucharist is one of the sacraments of healing. It might even help!

  7. babo1dm says:

    Wow …. it is better today

  8. David B says:

    the reception of the Eucharist has no relation to your physical health, only his state of grace.

  9. Summerlo says:

    bad … not as i still have a Catholic communion If I had a tooth … abscess understand God and I am sure would rather receive his body and blood that is not going to church! Hope can help!

  10. bgee2001 says:

    Not bad, but I bet it is painful.
    By all means if you feel strongly that you want to do, then do it.

  11. the phantom says:

    I am a practicing Catholic throughout life, and to keep abreast with what is acceptable or not …..
      No, there is absolutely nothing wrong with receiving Communion if they have an abcessed tooth. I think it's more what's in your heart and mind that matters, more than anything physical. You want to make sure that you are in a state of grace when received, and truly believe that Communion is the true and real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. If you have satisfied these conditions, can receive Communion without any problem.
      Please note that abcessed tooth looked even later …. I have been in the same boat, and if not, the infection can spread from his tooth, the rest of your body through the bloodstream, and you can get really sick ..
      Take care and God bless!

  12. ANDREA says:

    I think it would be good to receive Communion with an abcessed tooth. Sounds like you are in pain too. Have you contacted a dentist for some antibiotics?
      Go to church does not matter to God which is a condition of your mouth in. Maybe it will help too.
      Good luck, God bless.

  13. momo5j7 says:

    Lord,
      I am not worthy to receive you, but a word and my soul shall be healed.



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