How to Know If the Pain in Your Tooth is Caused by a Tooth Abscess and How to Solve It

Many people are suffering from tooth pain but are not able to fully determine by themselves what may be causing the toothache. An abscess in the tooth is simply an infection in the tooth that was caused by puss in the tissues surrounding the tooth. Many people suffering from this condition sometimes bear the pain but they are not aware that this is a serious and could be a potentially fatal condition. The pulp of the tooth can die due to damage and bacteria thrive in the dead tissue that occur around the tooth since the bacteria from the root of the dead tooth begin to multiply and then infect the living tissue below, the body's natural reaction to this infection is puss and hence a tooth abscess is formed.

There are many differed causes of tooth abscesses, one of the most common causes is gum disease and tooth decay. Many different diseases of the gum result in the retraction of the gum line leaving the roots of the teeth exposed. The bacteria can easily infect the tissues surrounding the teeth at this point and result in the formation of a tooth abscess.

Many people feel the pain but seek toothache medication or pain medication and do not realize the gravity of their condition. When the tooth abscess spreads, it can infect your mouth to such a degree that the bacteria are present in numbers large enough that they produce large enough amounts of toxins that cause the sufferer a myriad of illnesses depending on the byproducts of the metabolism of the bacteria. There are cases in which a tooth abscess has caused the dissolution of a person's jawbone, causing the teeth to fall out since the jawbone and teeth are connected.

People suffering from abscessed teeth generally show symptoms which may include: red gums, a constant taste or odor in the mouth, pain, swelling around the gum line and fever. Tooth abscesses occur generally but are not restricted to the molars and premolars and persons who think that they may be suffering from an abscessed tooth should immediately visit their dental professional for further investigation.

Many dentists or dental professionals will not immediately remove the tooth, since they generally have to assess the damage caused by the bacteria beforehand before subjecting the patient to any dental procedure, which may or may not be painful. There is also the risk of the infection spreading and as such, many dentists may instead prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic to help to clear up the bacterial infection before removing the tooth which was abscessed.If the tooth occurs at the front of the mouth, the dentist may try a range of different procedures in an attempt to save the tooth, these procedures include: drilling a hole into the tooth to drain any puss in the tooth and removing any infected areas. A tooth abscess is a very dangerous and possibly fatal disease if the infection enters the bloodstream; if you display any signs of an abscessed tooth then you should contact your dental professional immediately to ensure a healthy smile.

References
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_abscess
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3. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/t/tooth_abscess/intro.htm