Would you know if you had an Infected tooth?

[Anonymous]

If you had an Infected tooth would the signs be obvious? Such as a fever and severe pain? Not just minor pain.

[Anonymous]

if you are having teeth pain try your best to see a dentist. I lived with 3 or 4 really bad teeth that hurt 85% of the time, it was so common after I gotten them pulled I felt weird to have a mouth with no pain. Going to the dentist is in my small list of things I'm happy that I spent good money on.

it depends on how bad the infection is and how far it's spread. it can be anything from minor pain to swelling in your mouth, under your chin, or outside your jaw line.

[Asker]

How long did those teeth hurt before you had them pulled?

[Opinion Owner]

at least 3 years. I was too ashamed and poor to do anything about them than I got a full time job and made an apointment.

[Asker]

Wow that long huh? I guess I don't have to worry then.

[Opinion Owner]

as long as you can live with the pain. If I had my time back I would have tried even harder to save up the money to have the teeth removed earlyer.

[Anonymous]

If you have an infected tooth or infected roots, you'll know it. Either your tooth will hurt or be sensitive, or you will develop an abscess on your gum if your roots are infected.

[Anonymous]

Symptoms can include -

Tooth sensitivity

Toothache

Jaw pain

Headache

Fever

Swelling

Nausea

It doesn't have to be severe pain. Usually the pain is more severe when the infection is more severe. A minor infection will result in lesser symptoms. Without treatment, it will get worsex of course.

[Opinion Owner]

Wow, well thanks for BA :-)

Haha!

[Asker]

Your welcome. I had a cavity drilled. And it still hurts a little. I'm worried he might have drilled away too much tooth -.-

[Opinion Owner]

It will be sore for a week or so.

If longer than that, maybe try giving him a call.

[UberTroll]

I believe inflammation is a symptom as well.

[Anonymous]

yes the pain would be severe.