Toothache is not always related to caries or inflammation of the nerve - even he althy teeth can hurt us. Among the most common causes of such pain are colds and heart diseases.
Because of the common cold If the paranasal sinuses become inflamed during a bad runny nose, it can cause pain in the upper row of teeth as the irritated and swollen tissue of the maxillary sinus exerts pressure on the dental nerve fibers. In this case, the pain is felt not in one tooth, but on the entire surface of the upper jaw.
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On the plane. The toothache that occurs in a person on an airplane as soon as he gains altitude is known as aerodentalgia. The cause of this pain is a sharp drop in atmospheric pressure - under its influence, the air gaps present in the mouth, under fillings and bridges expand. Due to this expansion, pressure occurs, which leads to unpleasant sensations in the teeth, despite the fact that they may be he althy.
Due to migraine. Migraine toothache occurs due to changes in the blood vessels of the head. Due to the special structure of the facial trigeminal nerve during migraine attacks, severe throbbing pain from the top of the head can radiate to the teeth.
Due to heart disease. When toothache is associated with chest discomfort, great care should be taken. Diseases such as angina pectoris or myocardial infarction are usually local in nature, but the pain that also occurs can spread to the arm or lower jaw. If he althy teeth ache due to heart problems, then such pain is usually aggravated by physical exertion and may also be accompanied by shortness of breath and excessive sweating.
