You’re lucky you fought off the infection. Some people don’t, and death can result from the infection traveling.It’s one of many reasons that we need to reform dental insurance as well as medical.
“Obamacare” would not have helped your dental woes. Medical insurance doesn’t cover abscessed teeth. That’s dental.
Whoa, teeth suck. Why the fuck is dental insurance so messed up?
I guess I’m in the same boat. I’m almost 48, and I can’t remember the last time I was sick. Other than allergies and nearsightedness, I’ve never had a condition or disease. I don’t take any meds and I’ve never had an operation. I run 14 miles a week and can do 50 pushups. Not to brag… 
Good to know - I didn’t realize Obamacare doesn’t include dental! Fortunately, I’m up for a management position at work (and it looks like I’ve got it), and I would assume that the management insurance includes dental. My end plan is to just have all my teeth pulled and just get some damned dentures.