Swelling Under the Jaw

The affected area may be red inside the mouth or on the face or jaw. A bad taste, sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink, swollen neck glands, and difficulty opening the mouth can also occur.

A dental abscess is an infection where pus builds beneath a tooth or gum. It can follow tooth decay, gum disease, an impacted tooth, or injury to the teeth, gums, or mouth.

Brush with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, spit after brushing without rinsing, and clean between the teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes.

Urgent dental assessment considers the extent of pain and swelling, loss of function, symptom duration, and the response to appropriate medication. Spreading dental infection needs timely intervention.

An abscess is treated by draining the pus. A tooth cause may need root canal treatment or removal under local anaesthetic; antibiotics can be used alongside other treatment, but they do not replace the needed clinical intervention.

Daily fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth with floss or interdental brushes, and replacing a toothbrush every two to three months are listed preventive steps.

A swollen face or jaws, red mouth tissues, a high temperature, swollen glands on each side of the neck, and a bad taste can occur with a dental abscess.

A suspected dental abscess needs urgent dental assessment. Pain, swelling, loss of function, and symptoms that are spreading or not responding to appropriate medication are considered in urgent care.