A swelled tooth at night with pain, especially when you chew a meal can be very alarming. Although the swelling may seem to be small at first it could already be the start of some underlying dental disease. Most tooth swells, at one stage or another, can stem from, but not necessarily limited to: tooth decay, gum disease, food impaction or even an infection which has ventured into the root of your tooth.

Some secondary signs which you can observe are reddened, painful and tender gums, unappealing breath and increasing tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods. If, with time, the tooth swell increases in volume or becomes painful, spreading toward your cheeks or jaw, then you need to visit a dental clinic in Jensen Beach where your issue can be appropriately assessed.

Tooth infection can sometimes lead to the creation of a dental abscess, a very real problem which would need the expertise of a professional to solve, just squeezing or applying the standard home remedies may not solve the underlying cause and it could lead to a more severe tooth problem if left untreated.

The constant revisiting or occurrence of a swollen tooth, having pain during chewing of the day's food or observing a growing bump on your gums may call for a quick call to a dental clinic in Jensen Beach for an appointment. Taking prompt action can make treatment much easier and less severe, while also caring for the teeth bordering and surrounding the problem tooth. A good Jensen Beach dental clinic can advise you on how best to solve the situation depending on what actually brought about the swell.