10 Symptoms of Tooth Infection
Symptom #4: Redness
Redness is often seen in areas that are infected or inflamed. Other associated symptoms are pain, swelling, and loss of function. In a tooth infection, there may be fever and swollen lymph nodes. Redness occurs when there is increased blood flow to the area of inflammation or infection.
There is exudation of fluid and emigration of leukocytes that help initiate the process of removing the offending pathogen. Redness can be reduced by applying ice packs and usually resolves once the inflammation subsides.
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