When you have a severe oral health problem like an infected tooth, you want to seek out a dentist immediately. The longer you go without getting medical attention, the worse the problems will get. And in some cases, you put the long-term health of your mouth and your whole body at risk if you wait too long.

Signs and Symptoms of an Infected Tooth

Make sure you’re getting the care you need when you need it by watching out for these signs and symptoms tooth:

• Toothache – A persistent or particularly painful toothache is a reliable indicator of an infected tooth. Do not be surprised if the pain radiates throughout the jaw and neck or even up to the area around the ears. It may be possible to alleviate the symptoms, but don’t expect the toothache to go away on its own.
• Sensitivity – If your teeth are not normally prone to sensitivity but suddenly react strongly to hot or cold temperatures, an infected tooth may be the culprit. This problem can be both painful and annoying and can’t be resolved without medical attention.
• Fever – A fever is not a direct indicator. But if you do have infection in your mouth, the body will often raise its temperature to fight the problem.
• Swelling – The damage of an infected tooth can spread to the gum tissue around it. The most common symptom is swelling, but you might also notice some pain or sensitivity that is concentrated in the gums.
• Bad Breath – When you have an infected tooth there will often be a bad taste in your mouth that you can’t get rid of with brushing or gum. Often the problem is so bad that it becomes noticeable on your breath.

If you have any reason to believe you have an infected tooth, get in touch with a dentist as soon as you can. Hopefully, an infected tooth is not the problem. But if it is, immediate treatment is essential. Call Ericsson Dental at 561-220-0049 for 24×7 emergency dental care.