I have always envied those around me who seem to always have perfect smiles without even trying, because I feel like I was born with "bad teeth." While my teeth are in great shape now, it is only because I take great care to visit the dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning and maintain good oral hygiene habits at home. While I used to get a lot of cavities, even though I thought I was doing "everything right" to keep them away, I am proud to say that I have been cavity-free for a couple of years now! I put a lot of research into what daily habits can wreak havoc on my teeth, and I thought it would be a shame not to share what has helped me with others who need the advice. I plan to post many oral health tips on my new blog!
Dealing with oral pain can be quite difficult, especially when the pain feels like it is coming from inside of your gums or a tooth and you cannot see it. While it could be a toothache or increased sensitivity, it could also be due to a dental abscess. Here are some symptoms to help identify if the pain is due to an infection that should be treated as soon as possible.
Burning Sensation
One side effect of having a dental abscess is a burning sensation. This is because the abscess is affecting facial nerves in that region of your body and can make your face feel like its burning or cause you to experience numbness. Instead of just feeling the sensation in your mouth, you'll feel it along your cheeks, chin, lips, and other parts of your face in that area. These sensations go away after a dental abscess is treated, but it can definitely be scary if you do not know what is happening.
Tearing of the Eyes
Have you noticed that your eyes are tearing up for an unexplained reason? This could also be due to an abscess in your mouth. An infection located in your upper jaw can cause the optic nerve to become damaged, which will cause you to tear up. In some situations, it can even cause your vision to become blurry. If a doctor is not able to determine why you have his problem, a dentist may help identify a dental abscess that needs to be treated. You'll be given antibiotics to help treat the infection, and likely need a root canal to remove it.
Bad Tastes
Have foods been tasting weird when you eat them, almost as if there is an odd taste in your mouth? This can actually be due to a dental abscess that is draining when you put pressure on the tooth. That pus will cause a very bad taste to be left behind inside your mouth. Rinsing your mouth out with mouthwash may temporarily make the bad taste go away, but it will come back if you do not treat the problem.
Bad Odor
The pus that drains out of the abscess can also leave you with really bad breath. Some people confuse this with halitosis since they cannot explain it, but it is definitely due to a dental abscess if it is accompanied by the other symptoms that you are now aware of.
Visit a dental clinic in your area for more information.
Share22 October 2019
