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Dental Abscess Symptoms
Symptoms of a dental abscess may include:
- Dental pain
- Dental pain may be triggered by cold or chewing
- Tooth tenderness
- Drainage from the gums:
- Pus where the tooth meets the gum
- Mouth or tongue swelling
- Red or swollen gums
- Rotting teeth
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Taste change
- Bad breath
- Loose teeth
- Cervical lymphadenopathy:
Symptoms of a worsening dental abscess include:
Continue to Dental Abscess Evaluation
Last Updated: Apr 4, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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