Is my severe bad toothache a dental abscess? What should I do next!
What are the symptoms and treatment of a dental abscess?

Dental Abscess: Symptoms
A dental abscess is a localized infection that can occur in different parts of the tooth or surrounding tissues. Don’t delay, call Elation Dental in Croydon South today if you’ve got a toothache! Here are the common symptoms:
- Severe Toothache: The pain is often intense, throbbing, and persistent.It may radiate to the jaw, neck, or ear.
- Swelling: The affected area becomes swollen due to the accumulation of pus. Swelling can occur in the face, cheek, or neck.
- Temperature Sensitivity: Discomfort when consuming hot or cold foods and beverages. The tooth may be hypersensitive.
- Fever and General Malaise: An elevated body temperature due to the infection. Overall feeling of being unwell.
- Tender Lymph Nodes: Lymph nodes near the affected area may become swollen and painful.
- Bad Breath: The presence of pus and infection can lead to foul-smelling breath.
Treatment Options
Prompt treatment is essential to prevent complications. Here’s how dental abscesses are managed:
- Drainage:
- Our amazing gentle dentists at Elation Dental will provide some anaesthetic, then drain the abscess. This relieves pain and removes the pus. Kind of like popping a pimple!
- Antibiotics & Pain Relief:
- Sometimes needed, particularly if you have a bad infection. We are also able to prescribe pain relief for bad toothaches.
- Root Canal Treatment:
- If the tooth can be saved, we can discuss a root canal procedure . The infected pulp is removed, and the root canal is cleaned and sealed. This means you get to keep your tooth!
- Tooth Extraction:
- In severe cases or if the tooth cannot be saved, extraction is necessary.
Remember, call Elation Dental in Croydon South on 9725 2029 ASAP if you have a toothache or suspect a dental abscess infection! We also have online dental appointments available after-hours or anytime.