What could be the problem?!
Question:
What could be the problem?
Monday, I was having breakfast and I noticed a slight sharp pain when I chew on one side of my mouth. Only in one tooth. There is no sensitivity to hot. Slight to cold. And no pain at all, only when I chew food.
Well, today I went to the dentist, and she took x-rays and checked out the tooth and did a tap test. No pain. And there is no sign of infection. No cracks. Nothing.
But still a sensitivity to chewing food.
What could possibly be the problem, and what would be the solution to that problem?
Answers:
It's possible you could have been clenching or grinding your teeth during the night. If one tooth is higher in a spot you will hammer away at that tooth as you grind. Now the nerve of that tooth is all inflammed. When you chew on it the pain occurs. Sometimes they will also be sensitive to hot and cold. If you stop the clenching (hard to do) over time the tooth will settle down. If you think you are clenching you could go get one of the clear plastic mouth guards they sell for sports. Heat it up and form it to your mouth (you'll probably have to trim it a little) Wear it while you sleep a night or two and see if it helps.
I would ask if you are under a lot of stress? Lots of stress can cause an unusual amount of clenching and grinding in your sleep. Good luck...hope it settles down.