Small tooth abscess for years. no pain or fevers. recently: neck (platysma) + throat feel tight, throat click if swallowing. submandibular infection?

Get it checked: Sounds like it is time to get things checked. An untreated abscess can progress. It is not possible to tell you what is causing your problem. You need to be evaluated by a dentist.

Danger!!: This is a dangerous situation and should have been addressed years ago. There may be more damage than you think that will only be evident on X-rays. Don't test your luck even further. See a dentist today!

Abscess: An abscess festering for years is not good. No pain does not mean no problem. Breakdown of bone and other tissues is not always evident to the patient. This needs to be addressed immediately. Please call a local dentist for an appointment.

If: If you had an infection anywhere else in your body would you just ignore it? Unfortunately spreading infection can do significant damage to bone and adjacent soft tissues, as well as spreading to other organ systems, without you're feeling any pain. PLEASE call a Dentist for immediate attention. If spreading infection causes airway inflammation it can be life threatening.

See neck and head : surgeon. The clicking in the throat when swallowing is uncommon but very discomforting for patient who experience it. In most cases clicking throat is a surgically treatable condition. See head and neck surgeon for evaluation and imaging. for the tooth abscess, is a separate condition, see your dentist.

Oral surgeon: With your history and recent symptoms, the best person to assess your dental, jaw and neck problem is a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.