10 Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth
Symptom #10: Bad Taste and Bad Breath
Having a bad taste and bad breath is usually a symptom of poor dental health and hygiene. It can also be caused by respiratory infections, oral thrush, hepatitis, reflux, and more. However, in tooth abscesses, the formation of the pus causes increased pressure until it spontaneously drains resulting in a bad taste and bad breath.
When the pus drains, the pain is usually relieved, but this does not mean the infection has resolved. Patients should seek dental care as soon as possible to avoid complications such as cellulitis or even sepsis.
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