10 Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth
Symptom #5: Warmth
Warmth or heat is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation. The four other signs are pain, swelling, redness, and loss of function. Inflammation can occur when there is an injury or as a response to harmful pathogens, irritants, and damaged cells. Inflammation occurs to clear out the cause of injury, clear necrotic cells, and initiate repair of the affected tissues.
Heat or warmth occurs as there is increased blood flow to the affected area. However, when inflammation is internal, no increase in heat is noticeable. In a tooth abscess, the affected area is usually warm to the touch.
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