Warning Signs Of A Tooth Abscess

Difficulty Swallowing

An individual who has a tooth abscess has developed an infection in their tooth and the adjacent tissue of their jaw. The infection most often begins in the pulp of the tooth and moves to the bone tissue the root of the tooth is embedded in. An abscess in the tooth and bone tissue of the oral cavity is a pocket of pus that can become very large and impact the normal function of an individual's oral cavity, teeth, tongue, jaw, salivary glands, and other components. One of the most common symptoms of a dental abscess is swelling in the affected individual's face and neck accompanied by redness. Swelling occurs when the immune system responds to a site where cellular damage has taken place, or a dangerous substance or pathogen is present. The swelling of the tissues around the back of the mouth near an affected individual's throat can cause them to have trouble with swallowing foods and liquids. Some affected individuals may find it too painful or hard to open their mouths and chew their food enough to be able to swallow it.

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