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Infected teeth can be very painful. Another name for an infected tooth is an abscessed tooth. Infections can be caused by a number of things such as a decayed teeth or any type of chip or crack in the teeth that allows bacteria to get into the teeth or gum area. Symptoms include severe pain, bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath odor, fever, pain with chewing and sensitivity to hot and cold food items. Depending on how bad the teeth are infected you may need antibiotics along with some basic oral health care procedures that can be performed at home. If the infections are severe or if problems persist then the tooth that is infected may need to be removed. Once a tooth is removed it is important to go over options with your dentist to find the proper procedure to replace the missing tooth. In order to prevent other oral health problems such as gum disease or a crooked tooth, it is important to replace any missing tooth. There are several options for replacing missing teeth such as a crown, bridge, implant or partial denture. To prevent further complications or the loss of teeth it is important to receive care for an infected tooth from your oral surgeon as soon as possible. Dr. DeWild is a renowned Oral Surgeon at Florida Oral Surgery. He specializes in treatments of infected teeth as well as options for damaged or missing teeth. |