Symptoms of Abscess Teeth
Tooth abscess comes with different types of pain, you might describe it as sharp or shooting, gnawing or throbbing, continuous or only when chewing, and radiating to the jawbone, ear or neck. Other symptoms of tooth abscess include:
- Bitter taste in your mouth
- Tooth sensitivity to cold or hot temperature
- Bad breath (halitosis) [2]
- Loosening of the affected tooth
- Redness or swelling of the gum
- Swollen area in the lower or upper jaw
- Open, draining sore on the side of your gums
There are also some generalized sy you may experience such as:
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Fever [3]
- General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling