Warning Signs Of A Tooth Abscess

Increased Temperature Sensitivity

The most common type of tooth abscess in the oral cavity known to produce increased sensitivity to high and low temperatures is a periapical abscess. A periapical abscess is one that develops at the root tip of an individual's tooth when bacteria are allowed to penetrate through weak points of the enamel and dentin. These types of tooth abscesses are caused by inadequate flossing, inadequate brushing, and other elements of poor dental hygiene. When bacteria are allowed to penetrate the pulp of the tooth, they colonize in the pulp and induce a reaction by the immune system. The immune reaction that occurs in the pulp of the infected tooth causes inflammation and swelling on the inside of the tooth root. This causes the nerve in the pulp to become compressed and extremely sensitive to temperature changes.