Causes of Biting Pain You May Not Think Of
Biting pain can be caused by various factors, some of which may not be immediately obvious. Infections, such as abscesses, can lead to sharp pain when chewing, while cracked or damaged teeth may cause discomfort when pressure is applied. Issues like teeth grinding, misalignment, or even sinus infections can also result in biting pain. At Beyond Dental & Implant Center, Dr. Cory Nguyen, DDS, helps identify the underlying cause of your biting pain and provides tailored treatments to alleviate discomfort and restore oral health. For more information contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 13655 Preston Rd Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240.
Table of Contents:
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Gum Recession
Sinus Infection
If you experience shooting, sharp pains, or a dull ache when you chew, you might be living with cracked tooth syndrome. This condition involves micro-fractures of the teeth, many of which are caused by bruxism. The micro-fractures are difficult to see with the untrained eye, which is why it is so important that you visit our office regularly for periodic exams.
If you feel pain in your jaw when you bite down, it may be the result of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. This jaw pain may be a result of inflammation in the joint that connects the skull and the lower joint. Other symptoms include difficulty chewing, facial pain, pain around the ear, and locking of the joint, which makes it difficult to open and close the mouth.
If you suffer from advanced gum disease or brush your teeth too aggressively, you may experience gum recession. When the gums pull away from the teeth, the tooth root will be exposed. This could lead to extreme sensitivity when biting, as well as when you consume hot or cold foods and drinks.
If you have a severe sinus infection, you could also experience biting pain. The roots of certain teeth sit close to the sinuses, and sinus infection pressure can mirror tooth pain. If you experience other symptoms of a sinus infection, try taking a nasal decongestant to see if this alleviates some of your biting pain.
If you are unsure of the source of your biting pain, please contact us. We are happy to help diagnose the problem and to create an appropriate treatment plan. We are conveniently located at 13655 Preston Rd Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75240. We serve patients from Dallas TX, Plano TX, Addison TX, Garland TX, Richardson TX, Carrollton TX, Farmer Branch, TX, Mesquite, TX, Irving, TX, Las Colinas, TX, Frisco, TX and BEYOND!
