What are the symptoms of an abscessed tooth?

Answer by  Eric (60)

The symptoms of an abcessed tooth are tooth pain with sensitivity to hot and cold foods. You may also have a pustual pocket below the tooth in the gum area.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

An abscess tooth will have pain on the touch, when eating, and drinking food. You may also notice a general throbbing that continues through out the day. In addition abscessed teeth will cause swelling of the face, jaw line and checks. You may notice a sour taste in your mouth caused by pus and drainage from the site.