Toothache From Clenched Teeth?

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I woke up today with a toothache, although when i brush my teeth, there's no pain, so i don't think there's a cavity.  however, if i clench my teeth it hurts.

could this be from clenching my teeth when i lifted yesterday?

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Ok, some questions for you;

Is the pain;

constant or intermittant?
dull or sharp?

Is your tooth;

sensitive to hot/cold?
sensitive to sweet food?
sensitive to tapping? (just use a spoon handle or something and give it a gentle tap.

Also, do you feel pain when you clench your teeth specifically, or does the pain arise when you relax immediately after clenching?

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it’s a dull pain.

no sensitivity to heat/cold/sweet.

when i clench my jaw, it hurts, but it feels more like the it is the muscle that you can see flex in u’re jaw when you clench u’re teeth.

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Many powerlifters that I know wear a mouthpiece when lifting. You might try that. It’s a cheap fix and might help.

Gojira

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[quote]Liquid447 wrote:
it’s a dull pain.

no sensitivity to heat/cold/sweet.

when i clench my jaw, it hurts, but it feels more like the it is the muscle that you can see flex in u’re jaw when you clench u’re teeth.[/quote]

No doctor would know without x-rays of the area and testing it directly under pressure and cold. The symptoms you describe could be anything from a cracked tooth that needs a simple filling, a tooth that needs to be endodontically treated, a past filling that needs minor adjustment or even a muscle spasm.

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Some people grind their teeth in their sleep or during the day while awake without realizing it. I think one of my uncles does this. A dentist or doctor could probably tell you what’s going on. It’s not a big deal. They can give you a small mouthpiece to put in while you sleep so that you don’t grind through your enamel.

Also, from experience I can tell you that your tooth doesn’t have to be sensitive to touch for you to need a filling. In fact, you don’t really want to wait until it hurts all the time because it might be too late and you’ll be in root canal territory. I did that and it sucked big time. Best go see the dentist.