Can a cold cause tooth pain?
I have a really bad cold right now, and weirdly, one of my upper back teeth has started aching. My friend said it's probably because of sinus pressure from the cold. Can a common cold actually cause tooth pain like this?
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5 months ago
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Yes! The sinus cavities are sitting right above your upper teeth, so when they get packed with mucus, they press down like an annoying neighbor. It feels like a toothache, but it is just your sinuses complaining.
5 months ago
Actually yaar, this happened to me last winter. My upper molars started aching so badly I thought I had a cavity, but my dentist said it was just sinus pressure from my heavy cold. It went away as soon as my nose cleared up!
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5 months ago
Yes, sinus congestion puts a lot of pressure on the dental nerves. Doing steam inhalation with a drop of eucalyptus oil and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water can bring great relief to both your nose and your teeth.
5 months ago
Yes, cold and sinus pressure can cause referred pain in your teeth. If you have any chronic conditions like thyroid issues, keeping your immunity checked is important. If the toothache persists after your cold is gone, do visit a dentist.
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5 months ago
I had this exact same issue last month and was so confused. It is super common because the roots of our upper teeth are very close to our sinus cavities. Just keep taking steam and rest, it should get better as your cold subsides.