Dental Infection

 A dental infection is caused by an infection within or below a tooth which has been compromised by decay or being broken. This then causes the pulp of the tooth to become infected. This infection spreads throughout the tooth and into the blood vessels, connective tissue and nerves. Many dental infections form an abscess. If left untreated, a dental infection can lead to serious life-threatening illness or death.

Signs and Symptoms

• Bad breath
• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Fever
• Pain
• Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold
• Swelling of the gum
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swelling in the jaw