hi i think i have an abcess but im unsure, I have a canine tooth in my gum that never came down into line i have had pain in it since yesterday but it has never bothered me before i have just noticed what i think mite be an abcess above the tooth on my gum nearly in line with my nose it is very painful every few hours and brings on temperature and headache
Hello there.....what is your age? The canine tooth usually erupts between 10-13 years.... In erupted cases (impacted) or partially erupted canines, if infected or associated with developmental pathologies.a definitive swelling is seen clinically that extends from the base of your nostril to the side of the nose (obliteration of the nasolabial fold), if the erupting tooth is found locally... If erupting palatially the swelling is seen over the palate....if the cystic lesion is very large then it is shown locally as well as palatially....what exactly did you mean by abscess??? Abscess is something that is filled with pus....do you see any fluctuant swelling or any kind of discharge? If so it surely requires intervention... Fever is the first sign of defense the body exhibits during the inflammation or infection process... Get yourself evaluated from your dental surgeon for clinical examination and management....