10 Symptoms of Tooth Infection
Symptom #2: Pain
The pain in a tooth infection or abscess is often described as an excruciating pain that is radiating, sharp, throbbing, or shooting. The pain may radiate upwards causing a headache or downwards causing pain in the neck. It can be aggravated by warmth and pressure.
Other associated symptoms of pain usually include swelling, fever, redness, and more. To help manage the pain, patients can take painkillers such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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