A dental infection is also called a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a pool of pus in the tooth root caused by bacteria. It can occur in different areas near the teeth. A periapical tooth abscess (infection at the tip of the tooth's root) is usually triggered by factors such as an injury, prior dental implants or untreated dental cavity. Dental disease can cause swelling and irritation, leading to abscess at the tip of the tooth's root. The following are the most common causes of dental infections: Severe cavities Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth Gum disease Tooth trauma or injury

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The most common symptoms of a dental infection include the following: Throbbing or gnawing pain when chewing Difficulty eating, breathing, and swallowing Fever Toothache Swelling of the face and neck

Bacteria typically cause dental infections. If left untreated, tooth abscesses can spread to other body parts and cause severe complications. If you notice symptoms of an infection, it is vital to contact a doctor. Your dentist will examine your symptoms and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Book a session to contact an emergency dentist and get urgent care here.

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Depending on the severity and cause, a tooth abscess swelling can disappear within 1 to 3 days of using antibiotics. If the tooth abscess is still swollen after 3 days of antibiotic treatment, you should immediately consult a dentist. An antibiotic course should last for 7 days. However, your tooth abscess swelling should ease within 1 to 3 days of starting the treatment.

The time frame for a tooth abscess can become severe and fatal, depending on different factors. Typically, it would take several weeks or months for a tooth abscess to spread and cause fatality. People with weakened immune systems, HIV or other chronic diseases are more prone to the rapid spread of the infection from the tooth to the different parts of the body. The severity of the infection also plays a crucial role in how it spreads to the body. In addition, underlying medical conditions like lung and heart diseases can lead to more severity in case of a tooth abscess that spreads. Age is also crucial, as older people may be unable to fight the infection properly. The mortality rate for tooth infection is quite low. However, prompt medical attention is required to avoid severe complications to dental health.

The following symptoms may indicate a tooth infection is spreading across the body: Difficulty breathing Skin rash Difficulty swallowing Swollen lymph nodes in the neck or jaw Facial swelling High fever Swelling on the side of the neck If you notice these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately, as the infection may spread to the blood and cause severe complications to your dental tissue. Consult a dentist at 24hrurgentDoc to get help for your tooth.

A tooth abscess won't go away on its own. In some cases, the pain may cease if the infection kills the pulp inside the tooth. The pain stops because the nerve stops functioning when the pulp dies, and you won't be able to feel it anymore. Unfortunately, the bacteria will continue to spread and cause severe complications after destroying surrounding dental tissues.

A tooth infection has different stages. The first stage is the inflammation of the pulp inside the tooth. Different factors, including dental decay, repeated irritation from dental procedures, or dental trauma, can cause this. You may become sensitive to hot and cold temperatures in this stage or feel a dull throbbing pain in the affected tooth. If you don't get treatment at this stage, it can progress to the next stage of pulpal necrosis. In this stage, you may feel less pain because the infection has destroyed the pulp of the teeth. This doesn't mean the infection is cured. It can continue to spread to cause further damage. As the bacteria spread, it forms a sack of pus at the tooth's root, known as a dental abscess. This stage can cause unbearable pain as the pus pressures the nerves around the tooth. Some people may also experience facial or neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, or fever.

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