Could it be usual to feel so poorly with a tooth abscess?

Yes: An abscess is an infection. As with an infection anywhere else in your body, it takes a toll as it spreads through your circulatory system to other organs. Need to have the infection addressed immediately. Please call your dentist now.

See any dentist: to drain the dental abscess. If not treated, a serious dental abscess can eventually kill. The infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. It is very common to feel poorly with spreading infection. See any dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment.