why does it hurt when i bite down on my teeth?
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Symptom: Sharp pain when biting down on food. Possible problem: This jarring symptom may be caused by decay, a loose filling or a crack in the tooth. It's also possible there is damage to the pulp tissue inside the tooth.
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A canker sore may form after an injury or stretching of tissues in the mouth. This can happen, for example, during a dental procedure or teeth cleaning. Your child may get a canker sore if he or she bites the tongue or the inside of the cheek. Other causes are infection, certain foods, and stress.
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No matter the reason, wisdom teeth rarely cause pain unless there is something wrong. 5 Causes of Wisdom Tooth Pain: Growing Pains: If your wisdom teeth are hurting, it could simply be them growing in. When they break through the gums it can cause pain, slight swelling and soreness.
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Biting the lip, centrally or at the side, is often a sign of anxiety. Usually, this is the bottom lip (especially if the person has overhanging top teeth). ... As well as a comforting action, biting the lip can be a suppressing action as a person is stopping themself from saying something.
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Toothache refers to pain in and around the teeth and jaws that's usually caused by tooth decay. You may feel toothache in many ways. It can come and go or be constant. Eating or drinking can make the pain worse, particularly if the food or drink is hot or cold.
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If it's loosened naturally, don't try to force it. Loose teeth can take a while to fall out completely. When it falls out naturally, there is little to no pain and very little blood. Trying to rip out a loose tooth can cause unnecessary pain by tugging at the sensitive roots.
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Throbbing tooth pain is a sign that you might have tooth damage. Tooth decay or a cavity can give you a toothache. Throbbing tooth pain can also happen if there is an infection in the tooth or in the gums surrounding it. Toothaches are typically caused by an infection or inflammation in the tooth.
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Cuts or Abrasions: Gum pain can often be caused by a simple cut or abrasion. Braces or other dental hardware such as dentures or retainers can irritate the tissue and cause gum pain. Gum Disease or Infection: Gum pain associated with sensitive or bleeding gums is often caused by gum disease or gum infection.
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Conscious or not, it can cause major damage to your teeth. “You're basically biting on something that's hard,” he says. “Nail-biting concentrates force in one spot and can result in a fracture of the tooth.” Chomping on your fingernails can also lead to a chipped tooth or broken dental restorations.
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Damage to gums, teeth and fillings. A common habit of biting or playing with the piercing can injure your gums and lead to cracked, scratched or sensitive teeth. Piercings can also damage fillings.
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If you're experiencing mouth pain, it could be a sign of an ear infection. In some cases, undiagnosed ear infections can lead to tooth or jaw pain. Thankfully, pain in your ears, teeth or jaw can often be treated with over-the-counter pain medication.
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Gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that's fairly common. It causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of your gums, especially along the bottom of your teeth. Gingivitis can make your gums tear and bleed easily, causing soreness.
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Dental crowns are supposed to feel comfortable. They shouldn't be causing you pain after your teeth adjust to the new fixture, so crown pain may be a sign that there's a problem.
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Tooth decay or a cavity is the most common reason for tooth pain. It can happen when bacteria “eat” through the hard enamel outer layer of a tooth. Bacteria are part of normal mouth and body health. However, too much sugar and other foods on your teeth can cause too many bad bacteria.
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The primary consequence of biting the inside of the cheek over and over again is injury to your mouth tissue. That damage can lead to greater injury such as mouth sores and ulcers. Some cheek biters have a “favorite” portion of the inner cheek, causing them to concentrate their biting and chewing on one area.
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Typically, you will have pain when you have a cavity that's been untreated. If you get a toothache, it's time to see the dentist. Don't put it off. In the early stages of cavities, you might feel pain when you bite down on something you eat like a piece of candy.
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Can't stop gnawing on the inside skin of your mouth? Cheek biting, similar to nail biting, is a stress-related habit that stems from anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and if left untreated, can lead to serious health concerns.