Teeth hurt when i eat sugary food (NO cavities!)?

Question

my teeth have always hurt when i eat something really sugary..its been happening for years. i've always thought it was because i had a cavity, but i always go to the dentist and it's always no cavities. i'm too afraid to tell the dentist that it hurts...because dentists just scare me. but yeah...why does it ALWAYS hurt? i can't eat even a little piece of chocolate without rinsing my mouth with water to dull the pain a bit. =[

Answer 1

In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental x-rays, can help determine the cause, whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem.

Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheek bones). For example, the pain of angina (inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle because of narrowing of the arteries to the heart) is usually located in the chest or the arm. However, in some patients with angina, a toothache or jaw pain are the only symptoms of their heart problem. Infections and diseases of the ears and sinuses can also cause pain around the teeth and jaws. Therefore, evaluations by both dentists and doctors are sometimes necessary to diagnose medical illnesses causing "toothache."

Common dental causes of toothache include dental cavities, dental abscess, gum disease, irritation of the tooth root, cracked tooth syndrome, temporomandibular disease, impaction, and eruption.

The main thing is, a million things could be the cause, and without knowing there is a problem, your dentisit may not know what to look for.  You need to tell him so he can assess the situation properly.  Don't be afraid, as he will speak with you about everything he does before he does it, and even let you decide which steps to take.  Bottom line is, it's your body and you need to take responsibility.  Either that or you will experience alot more pain in the days to come.

Answer 2

It might be a cracked tooth b/c I had the same symptoms and that's what I have.

Answer 3

It's teeth sensitivity - this page should have some info on what you can do about it: http://www.d-spa.com.au/oral-care-resour...

I recommend just telling the dentist, I'm sure he's heard of stranger things :)

Answer 4

As long as your going to the dentist on a regular basis and its no cavities. If it is on the surface of your teeth then you likely have weak areas of enamel (pits or erosion) that causes sensitivity, if you feel the sensation around the gumline then it is likely toothbrush abrasion where the dentin is exposed close to the gumline from rough brushing or using a med/hard TB. For pain on the surfaces you can get your dentist to place little composite fillings or fissure sealants to fill the pits (which is simple and painless) and if it is near the gumline use sensodyne toothpaste, brush gently and use a soft TB. Good Luck

Answer 5

I have the same thing..i can eat anything even remotely sweet but it hurts..i think its just a bad nerve or something

Answer 6

That is quite strange... somthing similar happened to me,and i went to one of those specialist websites. its like going to the dentist, without actually going any where. it was like, web md or something.