Friday, February 11, 2011

Children's Dental Health Month Tip #11: Be mindful of dental infections

Symptoms of Oral Infections in Children

If your child has one or more of these symptoms then there may be some form of infection present that will need to be treated by a dentist:

•Toothache -- number one sign that something is amiss
•Red swollen gums
•Throbbing/gnawing pain -- especially when chewing
•Swelling in the jaw or face
•Area is warm to the touch
•Foul taste in mouth
•Continual bad breath, even after brushing

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