What would cause a tooth to ache badly?
My back left molar(s) hurt. It actually throbs and pulses with pain, however, i can also feel it in my jaw. It doesn't hurt more or less based on the pressure I apply to my tooth, but it does seem to be sensitive to hot and cold. The pain comes and goes, but when it is present its a sharp throbbing pain with a dull ache in the background. I don't think its a cavity, however, I am going to a dentist soon to get that checked. I have been to two different dentists: one told me I was having phantom pains (basically said it was in my head) and the other told me that it was due to gum erosion and so I started using sensitive tooth paste. I have noticed it hurts less often, but it hasn't had a huge effect. Recently (its fall, changing seasons) it has started to act up again but only every few hours. What could possibly cause this? I'm thinking it could be nerve related? Has this happened to any of you before and if so what did you do to treat it? Thank you.
August 21st, 2010 - 16:08
My daughter has terrible pain in her mouth for years. No dentist could find anything wrong. She spent a lot ot money for nothing. Eventually she saw this new dentist that someone recommended and he told her the pain came from grinding her teeth at night.