Arvind Sharma Arvind Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Can covid cause tooth pain?

Currently recovering from Covid, for the last few days, I've had this strange, aching pain in one of my teeth, even though I don't have any cavities. My dentist said it could be related to Covid. Is it possible for Covid to cause tooth pain?

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Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, tooth pain can happen due to sinus pressure during Covid. Please do warm salt water rinses, it might help soothe the discomfort a bit.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Actually, yes. Severe sinus congestion during Covid puts pressure on the upper dental nerves, causing referred tooth pain. Track your congestion levels and check with a dentist if it doesn't clear up post-recovery.

Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Yes, sinus pressure from Covid often causes upper jaw toothache. Try doing hot steam inhalation twice a day to clear your nasal passages, as this usually relieves the tooth pressure naturally.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Listen, if your sinuses are blocked because of Covid, your teeth will obviously hurt. Don't start taking random painkillers for it; just treat the cold and congestion first, and see a dentist if it persists.

Manish Sen Manish Sen Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Instead of booking an expensive dental X-ray right away, wait till your Covid recovery is over. Most of the time it is just temporary sinus pressure, so saving that dental consultation fee for later is a smarter choice.

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Savitri Vyas Savitri Vyas Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

In my long life, I have seen that heavy nasal congestion often causes toothache. When I had Covid, my upper molars ached a lot, but it went away completely once my sinuses cleared up. Have patience.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I panicked thinking I had a sudden tooth decay during Covid! But my dentist reassured me over the phone that it was just sinus inflammation pushing against the dental roots. It disappeared as my congestion cleared.

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