Why does a tooth hurt when pressed (pressed): causes, treatment of toothache

What can be said about toothache? Many can endure anything but a toothache, many afraid of dentists and any visit to the dental office for them is a problematic and complex issue.

But toothache can be different and if in some cases it simply cannot be tolerated, then in other situations a person simply experiences discomfort and discomfort in the oral cavity.

But even such sensations can drive anyone to a frenzy if they begin at the most inopportune moment or torment for many days in a row.

Why can a tooth hurt when pressing or biting on it, what could be the reasons? It is important to recognize and consider the different situations in which this pain may occur.

Sometimes painful sensations when pressing can occur suddenly, when there is no apparent reason and it can be seen that there may be some problems with the tooth, but it happens that recently this tooth was treated or in general ripped out.

Seemingly healthy tooth hurts

Often painful sensations arise for the following reasons:

1. Increased tooth sensitivity. If so, then the problem may appear without any serious reason. Will a slight pressure or the influence of some stimulus is enough for pain to appear. With such a problem, you can purchase special toothpastes, gels, rinses for people with hypersensitivity.
   And yet I want to say that it is better to consult a specialist, even if no obvious problem is visible, since in fact this may not be the case. In this case, the dentist will restore the enamel, which will reduce the sensitivity of the tooth.
2. Recent injuries: a simple and quite obvious reason why it hurts to press on a tooth. If someone loves to gnaw pens, nuts and the like, then it is quite possible that such a person could damage the enamel or a crack formed that you cannot see. In this case, it is better to consult a dentist, as canal treatment and further filling of the tooth may be necessary.
3. Periodontitis. Simply put, it is running caries, which for some time did not pay attention to warning signs and the disease progressed. Periodontitis refers to inflammation of the apex of the tooth. In this case, you will need professional treatment and for this you need to contact your dentist.
4. Inflammation of the gums. Perhaps the person has a sore throat, but it is worthwhile to understand that he cannot be caught separately from everything else. Inflamed gums, which means that the tooth is healthy, but when you press on it, the inflamed gum makes itself felt. In this case, you need to rinse your mouth with various decoctions of herbs and a solution of salt and soda.

Tooth ache under the filling

Toothache when pressing on a filled tooth happens quite often and I immediately want to say that in most situations this is normal.

Unpleasant pain sensations can be observed from several hours to several days, but then they should pass. The pain appears due to the fact that there was an intervention in the structure of the tooth tissues and a certain treatment was carried out.

But sometimes pain with pressure can be attributed to an inflated filling. Simply put, the filling was placed incorrectly and when it expanded somewhat, and they began to eat or press on this tooth, it pressed down on the gum, which caused unpleasant painful sensations.

The possibility of developing pain syndrome depends on many factors:

• professionalism of the dentist, his patience and skills;
• from equipment and techniquesthat apply;
• from patient behavior: if you are too nervous and twitching, then the doctor can unintentionally cause harm, for example, damage the enamel or make a crack.

An inflated filling may be only one explanation, but in some cases the tooth may simply not be healed or it was done poorly.

For example, it was not completely sealed, and food got into the cavity. Also, the reason may be the depressurization of the cavity, which was sealed.

Phantom Pain

Suppose the tooth was pulled out and the person experiences unpleasant sensations. It so happens that after extraction of one tooth discomfort and pain is transmitted to the neighbor.

It happens that during the removal process a crack was formed in the root or part of the tooth broke off. In this case, it is better to go to the dentist again.

Soreness of "eights"

Traditionally wisdom teeth are erupting later than others, and this can happen unexpectedly and unpredictably.

May appear pain when cutting a wisdom tooth and this is understandable, since in this case, inflammatory processes occur. At the moment when the crown of the future full-fledged wisdom tooth is cut through the gum, the mucous membrane is disturbed.

Despite the fact that most of the tooth is already open, part of the crown remains under the mucosa. This part is called the wisdom tooth hood.

There is a space between the hood and the tooth itself and food can get there. Food debris accumulates, microbes appear and inflammation begins. This is what can cause such a disease as pericoronaritis. Naturally, in such a situation there will be toothache when pressing on such a wisdom tooth.

In this case, you must definitely contact your dentist, who will determine what is best to do in each specific situation. In some situations, it is best delete this tooth and there is no point in leaving it.

Another cause of pain when pressing on this area may be the fact that the wisdom tooth is hard to cut through and it presses on other teeth. He has little space, he presses on other teeth, causing them to shift, and this can cause painful discomfort.

If the wisdom tooth hurts not because it is erupting, then this is associated with other problems and diseases. This is the same pulpitislaunched caries, and periodontitis.

It is worth noting that in the case of a wisdom tooth, the nature of the pain sensations quite easily makes it possible to determine the cause and identify the problem:

1. If the pain is localized and worsens only after taking something cold or hot or after pressing, then this pulpitis.
2. Periodontitis characterized by aching pain localized in the area of ​​the wisdom tooth in this case. If the disease worsens, then pus may appear, then the pain becomes constant and more severe.

What should never be done ?!

Toothache is quite difficult and unpleasant to endure. It happens that something is stuck in the tooth, for example, food debris.

It is clear that they need to be removed from there, it is best to use dental floss, but in no case use metal objects, needles, fingers and other not entirely cultural options. So you can get an infection, and this will make it even worse.

It is not necessary to apply heat to a sore tooth, as this further aggravates the situation and can provoke inflammatory processes. In addition, in this case, it will develop faster periodontitis.

Without the recommendation of a dentist, you do not need to use antibiotics and prescribe any treatment yourself. As a last resort, antiseptics or other pain relievers can be taken to relieve pain. In addition, you can rinse your mouth with a solution of soda or potassium permanganate for several days.

In any case, it is better to consult a dentist, even if it seems that there is nothing wrong and everything will go away by itself. It should always be remembered that many problems are invisible to the naked and inexperienced eye, besides, prevention is still cheaper than treatment of dental diseases and elimination of serious problems.

Do not delay if the painful sensation of pressure on the tooth remains stable, this can only exacerbate the problem.