Symptoms
If you have any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to a tooth abscess. These symptoms may be caused by other conditions. Tell your dentist if you have any of these:
- Throbbing/lingering pain in a tooth or gum area
- Pain when biting on a tooth
- Spontaneous tooth pain
- Redness, tenderness, or swelling of the gums
- Fever
- Swollen neck glands
- Tooth discoloration
- Bad breath or foul taste in mouth
- Open, draining sore on the gums
If left untreated, complications of tooth abscess include:
- Loss of tooth and surrounding tissues or bone
- Spread of infection to surrounding tissue or bone
Diagnosis
Your dentist will ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a detailed exam of your teeth and gums.
Your dentist will test the tooth for pain and sensitivity by:
- Lightly tapping on the tooth
- Stimulating the tooth nerve with heat or cold
- Stimulating the tooth nerve with a low electrical current
- Sliding a probe between the tooth and gum to measure gaps or tissue loss
Your dentist will also take an x-ray of the tooth and surrounding bone.
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