What are signs of a dental abscess?
Signs of a dental abscess include severe throbbing toothache, sensitivity to hot and cold, fever, swelling in the face or cheek, tender swollen lymph nodes, foul-tasting drainage, and difficulty swallowing or breathing. An abscess is a serious infection that requires immediate treatment. Call us right away or go to the emergency room if symptoms are severe.
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