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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:
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- Fever
- Pain when chewing
- Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold
- Bitter taste in the mouth
- Foul smell to the breath
- Swollen neck glands
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
- Redness and swelling of the gums
- Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw
- An open, draining sore on the side of the gum
If the root of the tooth dies as a result of infection, the toothache may
stop. However, this doesn't mean the infe...
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