How to Tell if You Have an Abscessed Tooth?

Severe, throbbing tooth pain

Pain that spreads to the jaw, ear, or neck

Sensitivity to hot or cold

Pain when chewing or biting

Swollen face or cheek

Swollen, red, or tender gums

A pimple-like bump on the gums

Pus or a bad taste in the mouth

Bad breath that does not go away

Fever

Swollen lymph nodes

A tooth that feels loose

Difficulty opening the mouth

Trouble swallowing or breathing

Pain that gets worse over time

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