Tooth Abscess: Symptoms & Signs (Abscessed Tooth, Infected Tooth, Dental Abscess, Periapical Abscess)

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Alternate Names : Abscessed Tooth, Infected Tooth, Dental Abscess, Periapical Abscess

Symptoms of an abscessed tooth include:

tooth sensitivity to heat or cold

tooth soreness that may come and go

mild toothache

severe toothache that may throb

increased pain when lying down

tooth soreness or pain when chewing

bad taste or bad mouth odor

possible fever

swelling around tooth or in jaw

pus drainage in mouth

swollen glands

loss of appetite

sleeplessness

general sick feeling

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Author: Marvin Goldfogel, DDS
Reviewer: Daniel C. Pizzi, DMD
Date Reviewed: 04/20/01

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