Warning Signs Of A Tooth Abscess
Fluid When The Abscess Ruptures
Not every tooth abscess will rupture, but if one does, the patient's mouth will suddenly be flooded with foul-tasting and foul-smelling fluid. There will also be a sudden feeling of relief from the pain, since the pressure from the abscess is no longer pressing against the tooth and sending pain signals through the patient's mouth. An abscess typically ruptures if the infection burrows through the gum, leading to a visible swelling or sore inside the mouth. Even though the rupturing is accompanied by significant pain relief, patients aren't 'cured.' The underlying infection is still there, and individuals still need a dentist to treat it to avoid having it spread to the rest of their body. The abscess itself is just part of an immune reaction to that infection. If a patient's mouth suddenly fills with foul and salty fluid, they must seek dental treatment right away. An abscess isn't something that can be ignored.
Difficulty Swallowing
An individual who has a tooth abscess has developed an infection in their tooth and the adjacent tissue of their jaw. The infection most often begins in the pulp of the tooth and moves to the bone tissue the root of the tooth is embedded in. An abscess in the tooth and bone tissue of the oral cavity is a pocket of pus that can become very large and impact the normal function of an individual's oral cavity, teeth, tongue, jaw, salivary glands, and other components. One of the most common symptoms of a dental abscess is swelling in the affected individual's face and neck accompanied by redness. Swelling occurs when the immune system responds to a site where cellular damage has taken place, or a dangerous substance or pathogen is present. The swelling of the tissues around the back of the mouth near an affected individual's throat can cause them to have trouble with swallowing foods and liquids. Some affected individuals may find it too painful or hard to open their mouths and chew their food enough to be able to swallow it.
