An abscessed tooth is a bacterial infection in the pulp of the tooth. Pus is enclosed at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. An abscessed tooth is painful and is more often than not caused by severe tooth decay. Other causes include chipping or breaking a tooth and gum disease.
With an abscessed tooth, you will experience severe and constant toothache. The pain is often described as throbbing or sharp and shooting. You may also experience fever, sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks, a bad taste in the mouth, bad breath, swelling in the gums, neck glands, and areas of the upper and lower jaw.
Without treatment, the infection will spread very quickly and destroy vulnerable tissue. Even if your pain subsides after you notice an infection, it is unlikely that the infection has healed on its own. Do not risk the loss of your teeth by neglecting to see your dentist about this matter.
If you are experiencing such symptoms, call your dentist in the City of Leeds straight away as an abscessed tooth must be treated as quickly as possible to prevent the spread of infection. An abscessed tooth may be saved with a root canal and a crown placed once the infection has been drained. You may also need antibiotics to fight severe infection.
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