Do I Have Tooth Abscess?

Do you have an intense throbbing pain in the affected tooth or gum that may come on suddenly and gets gradually worse?

Do you have pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum?

Do you have pain that's worse when lying down, which may disturb your sleep?

Do you have increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures (you feel discomfort or pain in your teeth when you drink hot or cold drinks)?

Do you have increased sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting (pressure on the tooth causes pain)?

Do you have fever?

Do you have redness and welling in your face or cheek?

Do you have a tender, discolored or loose tooth?

Do you have shiny, red and swollen gums?

Do you have tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck?

Do you have bad breath or an unpleasant taste in your mouth?

Do you have difficulty opening your mouth completely, swallowing or breathing?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that can be found on the gums or inside the tooth. A tooth abscess is usually the result of an infection caused by bacteria. An abscess develops in the infected area and is usually accompanied by swelling and inflammation. A tooth abscess can affect various regions of the tooth, and it is also known as a dental abscess. An abscessed tooth usually causes moderate to severe pain. In addition to affecting the teeth, abscesses can also occur in the adjacent jaw tissue.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that can be found in different parts of the tooth as a result of a bacterial infection. There are three common types of tooth abscess: periapical abscess, which forms at the top of the tooth root, gingival abscess, which can be found on the gums, and periodontal abscess, which can be found between the teeth and gums, often spreading to surrounding tissues and jawbones. Your dentist can make a diagnosis based on an examination of your tooth and the surrounding area, and imaging tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that can form in different parts of your tooth. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The surface of the tooth is hard, while the inside is soft and consists of connective tissue, nerves and blood vessels. Bacteria can enter the innermost part of your tooth through a deep cavity (caries) or a cracked tooth. The goal of treatment is to remove the infection. Treatment includes drainage of the abscess, extraction of the affected tooth and antibiotics.