Abscessed Tooth Center - Waltham, MA
WebMD Physician DirectoryWaltham, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-19
2012-05-20
2012-05-26
2012-05-28
2012-06-10
2012-06-16
2012-07-03
2012-07-28
2012-08-19
2012-09-30
Abscessed ToothRead the Abscessed Tooth article » What are the symptoms of an abscessed tooth?A toothache that is severe and continuous and results in gnawing or throbbing pain or sharp or shooting pain are common symptoms of an abscessed tooth. Other symptoms may include:
If the root of the tooth dies as a result of infection, the toothache may stop. However, this doesn't mean the infection has healed; the infection remains active and continues to spread and destroy tissue. Therefore, if you experience any of the above listed symptoms, it is important to see a dentist even if the pain subsides. How is an abscessed tooth diagnosed?Your dentist will probe your teeth with a dental instrument. If you have an abscessed tooth, you will feel pain when the tooth is tapped by your dentist's probe. Your dentist will also ask you if your pain increases when you bite down or when you close your mouth tightly. In addition, your dentist may suspect an abscessed tooth because your gums may be swollen and red. Your dentist may also take X-rays to look for erosion of the bone around the abscess. How is an abscessed tooth treated?Strategies to eliminate the infection, preserve the tooth, and prevent complications are the goals of treatment for an abscessed tooth. To eliminate infec... Recommended Reading Related to Abscessed ToothWhat is a toothache?"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause. Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb... Other Related Abscessed Tooth ArticlesEmergency Contact for Waltham
Nearby Waltham Hospitals * McLean Hospital  Newton Wellesley Hospital  Caritas St Elizabeth's Medical Center  Franciscan Hospital for Children  Kindred Hospital Boston  Mount Auburn Hospital  Arbour HRI Hospital  Somerville Hospital  Youville Hospital and Rehabilitation Center  Cambridge Hospital  Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham  HEALTHSOUTH New England Rehabilitation Hospital  Bournewood Hospital  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital  Dana Farber Cancer Institute  Children's Hospital Boston  Lawrence Memorial Hospital  VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus  New England Baptist Hospital  Arbour Hospital  Faulkner Hospital  Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged  Lahey Clinic Medical Center  VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Campus  M I T Medical  Kindred Specialty Hospital Natick  MetroWest Medical Center Leonard Morse Hospital  Radius Specialty Hospital Boston  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary  Massachusetts General Hospital  Winchester Hospital  Emerson Hospital  Lemuel Shattuck Hospital  Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston Burn Hospital  Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital  Boston Medical Center  Massachusetts Mental Health Center  Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital  Tufts New England Medical Center  Whidden Memorial Hospital  Melrose Wakefield Hospital  Lawrence F Quigley Memorial Hospital  Caritas Carney Hospital  MetroWest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital  Westwood Lodge Hospital  Milton Hospital  Caritas Norwood Hospital  Quincy Medical Center  Massachusetts Hospital School  North Shore Medical Center  Tewksbury Hospital  UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital  Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital  New England Sinai Hospital & Rehabilitation Center  Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough  Kindred Hospital Boston North Shore  Kindred Specialty Hospital Braintree  Saints Medical Center  Salem Hospital & the Birthplace  North Shore Children's Hospital  HC Solomon Mental Health Center  Lowell General Hospital  Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital  Isham Health Center  Westborough State Hospital  South Shore Hospital  Kindred Specialty Hospital Stoughton  Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center  Nashoba Valley Medical Center  Beverly Hospital  Milford Regional Medical Center  Boston VA Healthcare System Brockton  Lawrence General Hospital  Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Abscessed Tooth by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
6 articles-
Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) may include infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasites). Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes vary greatly. They can sometimes be tender, painful or disfiguring. The treatment of swollen lymph nodes depends upon the cause.
-
Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
-
Toothache
- Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. A toothache can also be caused by a problem that does not originate from a tooth or the jaw, like diseases of the heart (angina or heart attack), ear infections, and sinus infections. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine the cause.
-
Gum Disease
- Gum disease is caused by plaque and may result in tooth loss without proper treatment. Symptoms and signs of gum disease (gingivitis or periodontal disease) include receding gums, bad breath and pocket formation between the teeth and gums. Treatment depends upon the stage of the gum disease, how you responded to earlier treatments, and your overall health.
-
Cavities
- Learn more about what cavities like, their symptoms, treatment and prevention. See how tooth decay, plaque and bacteria contribute to the creation of cavities and how regular brushing and flossing can help.
-
Oral Health Problems in Children
- Oral health problems in children include thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, tooth decay, and early tooth loss. Get tips on how to prevent these problems in your child.
-
Swollen Lymph Nodes
-
Medications
2 articles -
Procedures & Tests
3 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
0 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
1 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
