Reasons Why Teeth Hurt

A cracked tooth is the cause of much trouble due to pain and sensitivity. A crack in teeth in the back of the mouth is not always visible but may cause great discomfort.

Key takeaways:

• Brushing aggressively may lead to gum recession that exposes the root of the tooth.
• Periodontal disease is caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the gum and may cause pain.
• Teeth grinding or clenching in your sleep will cause wearing of tooth enamel and even fractured teeth.

Especially during allergy and flu season, a sinus infection may creep up in a way that doesn’t even feel like a normal one. “Since the roots of certain teeth actually sit right by the sinuses, the pressure from a sinus infection actually mirrors tooth pain,” says Handschuh.

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http://www.prevention.com/health/7-reasons-why-your-teeth-hurt

Posted by adwords on 21st October 2016, under Miscellaneous

Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.