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Our teeth not only help us chew food but are also closely associated with the beauty of our face and our confidence. However, people often complain that when they bite or chew something, they experience sudden pain in their teeth. This pain can be mild and sometimes severe. In such a situation, eating and drinking become difficult, and everyday life is affected.
In this blog, we will know in detail why there is pain in the teeth while biting, what its symptoms are, what kind of home remedies can be done, and what type of treatment doctors suggest.
➡Understanding the structure of teeth
Teeth are mainly made up of four parts:
✅ Enamel – It is the uppermost and strongest layer of the tooth.
✅ Dentin – The layer below the enamel, which makes the tooth sensitive.
✅Pulp – It contains nerves and blood vessels, which give life to the tooth.
✅ Cementum – It connects the tooth to the gums and bone.
When any of these parts is damaged, pain may be felt while biting.
➡Main reasons for tooth pain while biting
✅ Cavity in teeth
Cavity is the most common problem of teeth.
When bacteria break down food particles and sugar, acid is formed, which starts wearing out the upper layer of the tooth.
When there is a cavity, there is pain, especially when biting hard cheese.
✅ Tooth sensitivity
When the enamel becomes thin, the dentin comes out.
Hot, cold, or pressure reaches the nerves directly through the microscopic tubes present in the dentin.
This is why sudden pain is felt while biting.
✅ Gum diseases
Swelling, redness, or bleeding in the gums is a sign of this problem.
When the gums are loose, the root of the tooth is exposed and there is pain while chewing.
✅ Tooth breakage or crack
Chewing hard things (such as ice, walnuts, or pens) can cause fine cracks in the tooth.
These cracks cause pain when pressure is applied while biting.
✅ Root infection
There may be pus or infection in the root of the tooth.
This often causes swelling with unbearable pain.
✅ Teeth grinding
Grinding teeth while sleeping or under stress causes the teeth to wear down.
This weakens the surface of the teeth and causes pain.
✅ Filling or crown problem
If there is already a filling or crown in the tooth and it has become loose, then pain may be felt while biting.
➡Symptoms of a toothache while biting
Pricking sensation while biting hard food
Sudden pain while eating hot or cold food
Bleeding gums
Feeling of pressure or heaviness in the teeth
Bad breath
Teeth shaking
➡Home remedies
✅Rinse with salt water
Adding salt to lukewarm water and gargling reduces infection and relieves pain.
✅ Clove oil
Applying clove oil on cotton and placing it on the tooth numbs the nerves and provides relief.
✅ Ice compress
In case of swelling or pain, applying an ice compress on the outside of the cheek provides relief.
✅Turmeric and honey
Turmeric has antibacterial properties.
Applying it to the gums with honey reduces swelling.
✅Green Tea
The antioxidants present in it improve the health of gums and teeth.
➡Therapeutic Treatment
Filling – done in case of cavity.
✅ Root Canal – when the nerve of the tooth is infected.
✅ Crown – to save a broken or weak tooth.
✅ Scaling and polishing – in gum disease.
✅ Extraction – to remove the tooth when it becomes very bad.
➡Preventive Measures
Brush twice a day.
Use floss.
Reduce sweet and sticky foods.
Get regular checkups at the dentist.
Avoid smoking and tobacco.
Take a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
➡Conclusion
Tooth pain while biting is a common problem, but it should not be ignored. With timely treatment and proper care, teeth can be kept healthy for a long time. If home remedies do not provide relief, it is better to contact a dentist immediately.
