Warning Signs Of A Tooth Abscess

Trouble Breathing

Trouble breathing only occurs when an affected individual's tooth abscess goes untreated and becomes very large. A tooth abscess located in the very back of the mouth in the right place can also produce breathing difficulties. The severe amount of swelling that occurs in the back of an individual's mouth, near their throat, or in the neck tissues can cause the trachea to become so swollen that an adequate amount of air cannot make its way into the affected individual's lungs. Sometimes this complication occurs in an individual who has a tooth abscess that induces an upregulated and abnormal reaction of the immune system comparable to a life-threatening case of allergic anaphylaxis. If a tooth abscess causes severe swelling that interferes with the movement of air into the individual's lungs, they will need to be treated using a breathing tube inserted down the throat or through an incision in their neck.

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