I have had, i guess you call it an infection, on the roof of my mouth. I get this every once in a while but this time is different. It is swollen a bit around my front tooth on my left. However it is sore all the way back to my soft pallet. I get a incredible headache when i eat. What could this be?( i have had my bottom two wisdom teeth out but still have the top two)
Hello & welcome, Your symptoms of swelling on palatal side of upper anterior tooth (incisor) shows the presence of underlying abscess or pus formation around the tooth. This can occur more likely due to deep caries in the tooth which has propagated through dentin & reached the live pulp tissue of the tooth thus infecting it. Another possibility is just a Gum infection or periodontal infection which is deep-seated in below cervical line of the tooth or this may be due to trauma to periodontics or the tooth itself. First, get an x-ray taken by visiting your dentist to evaluate the presence of caries & abscess or the periodontal condition of the tooth. Root canal treatment will be best if there is abscess due to caries followed by ceramic crown placement. If the fault is within the periodontics or Gingival infection, then Scaling & root planing will suffice. Antibiotics are definitely required to get rid of infection & will be given to you by your dentist. Avoid hot foodstuff intake or hot Chat Doctor. Keep your oral cavity clean by properly brushing your teeth regularly. Take care.