What Are the Symptoms of a Tooth Abscess?
Severe pain, swelling, or the appearance of redness of the face and mouth could mean you have an abscessed tooth. Fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even chills are often symptoms of a more serious abscessed tooth. Some abscessed tooth sufferers have a bitter taste in the mouth and experience bad breath or mouth odor. Sometimes those with an abscess have an open sore in the mouth which may be draining. Other symptoms include swelling of the upper jaw or lower jaw, sensitivity to hot or cold beverages and/or foods, facial or dental pressure and/or a shooting or throbbing pain when trying to chew. Sometimes victims of a dental abscess may experience swollen glands in the neck. If the tooth’s root dies as a result of the infection, the toothache may end, but the infection will continue spreading and damaging tissue if not properly treated. Therefore, if you have experienced any of the symptoms of an abscess, and the pain has subsided, you still need to see a dentist to ensure there is
