{"id":581,"date":"2015-02-27T13:21:08","date_gmt":"2015-02-27T19:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=581"},"modified":"2015-02-27T13:21:08","modified_gmt":"2015-02-27T19:21:08","slug":"is-tooth-pain-caused-from-grinding-my-teeth-or-something-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/is-tooth-pain-caused-from-grinding-my-teeth-or-something-else\/","title":{"rendered":"Is tooth pain caused from grinding my teeth or something else?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m a teeth grinder at night. I\u2019ve been doing it for as long as I can remember, but up until now everything has been fine with my teeth (at my check-up and cleaning several months ago there were no issues). \u00a0But something has changed in the last month or so and I am noticing a dull pain (almost like a pulling sensation) in my lower back teeth. It doesn\u2019t last for long periods of time, but it comes and goes\u00a0on both sides. I thought maybe it could be a cavity, but I\u2019ve never had one before so don\u2019t know what kind of pain is associated with them. I am also concerned that it could it be related to grinding and clenching my teeth? What should I do? \u00a0— Marissa<\/p>\n

Marissa,
\nIf you grind your teeth, everything is not fine. It\u2019s hard to say what exactly is causing this pain you are experiencing without seeing x-rays or examining your mouth. What is concerning is it sounds like your recent check-up and examination with your dentist may not have been very thorough. Unfortunately, there are many dentists who are just looking for the obvious issues like cavities, fillings, etc. There are other important things they should be looking for during this examination such as TMJ symptoms<\/a> or periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

As for the pain you are experiencing, it does\u00a0not seem consistent with a cavity. It could be from gum disease or a result of your teeth grinding. But to be sure, you need to get a proper diagnosis. If it\u2019s grinding, you could get a night guard. If it\u2019s something more serious, you need to start treatment right away. \u00a0A second opinion from someone other than your regular dentist might be in order.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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