If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, a fever, swollen gums or jaw, and tooth sensitivity, you may have an abscessed tooth. If you’re looking for a dentist in the Naples area, find one who specializes in root canal therapy. Make an appointment as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your teeth.
An abscessed tooth is caused by an infection of the gum or root of the tooth, due to trauma to the tooth or untreated tooth decay. If an abscessed tooth is left untreated, the infection can spread to your jaw.
Watch this video from the American Dental Association to learn more about abscessed teeth and how dentists treat them.
