Question 1

does pain in back of head indicate abcess tooth symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But other conditions also cause such pain. Have your teeth evaluated for dental problems and treatment.

Question 2

symptoms of tooth abscess near crown?

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Symptoms: Pain - usually a dull ache that feels 'deeper' that the tooth. Although its worth mentioning many abscesses are painless.
Swelling- usually localized to the aree of the gums around the roots of the affected tooth.
Drainage - a 'pimple' or bump that might produce pus, or not at all.
Pain to touch or biting.

Question 3

what is the difference between a tooth impaction and tooth abscess symptom wise?

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Both need treating: An impaction is when a tooth erupts (grows) in the wrong position and abuts another tooth or structure incorrectly. An abscess is a collection of puss in an otherwise sterile space in the body.  Both can cause discomfort and pain, and both need to be treated appropriately. If this is your problem get treated now!

Question 4

tooth abscess or mastoiditis symptooms?

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Hard to diagnose : Very hard to diagnose on this forum.  I would seek the help of a dentist asap.

Question 5

do people ever get a tooth abscess with no symptoms at all?

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Yes: The nerve in the tooth can be dead, and you can have a lingering infection in the jawbone with little of no symptoms.

Question 6

my dentist told me i have a abcess tooth. .  i don't have any pain and it doesn't bother me.  is it possible to have a abcess without any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Need more specifics. Did the dentist state you have an abscess due to caries or periodontal disease? If an abscess is diagnosed, treat the area in question ASAP. If you feel more comfortable, seek a second opinion.

Question 7

can earaches be a symptom of infected gums or a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Due to the proximity of the ear to the mouth, and the distribution of nerves in the area, dental problems can often cause pain to radiate to the ears.  Frankly, gum disease seldom hurts until an advanced stage (periodontal abscess).  Tooth abscess frequently presents with ear pain.  Also, "tmj" problems (from jaw joints or associated muscles) often causes chronic ear pain or ringing in ears.

Question 8

what if my tooth abscess bursts?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: If the abscess bursts you will be swallowing all the infection and pus with a chance it could spread. Please get treatment. There are cases of people dying from dental abscess as it travels to your brain.

Question 9

what is done for tooth abscess pain?

Accepted Answer

Root Canal: Or extraction are usually the two means of treating an abcess from the tooth. It the abcess is from the gums, than an ind is the treatment of choice with curattage.

Question 10

how do i know i have a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: Generally you will have pain and swelling  around an abcessed tooth.   This is an infection and it can get worse without treatment so see a dentist  if you are concerned nap out an abcess.

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My dentist told me i have a abcess tooth. . i don't have any pain and it doesn't bother me. is it possible to have a abcess without any symptoms?

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