Why Does My Tooth Hurt When I Bite, But Not Otherwise?
Have you ever noticed that a tooth feels completely normal when you are sitting, talking, or drinking water, but suddenly hurts when you bite or chew? This is a common dental complaint, and it can be easy to ignore because the pain is not constant. However, pain when biting is often a sign that something is affecting the tooth or the tissues supporting it. The cause could be relatively simple, such as a high filling, or it could indicate a cracked tooth, decay, inflammation, or an infection. At Dentology by Dr. Sagar, Ludhiana, we carefully evaluate bite-related tooth pain to identify the cause and recommend the right treatment. Why Does a Tooth Hurt Only When You Bite? Biting places pressure on your tooth and the tissues surrounding its root. If something is inflamed, damaged, or interfering with your bite, that pressure can trigger pain. Common causes include: 1. A Cracked Tooth A small crack may not cause continuous pain. Instead, you may notice discomfort when biting down or releasing your bite. Cracked teeth can become more painful as the crack progresses, so recurring biting pain should not be ignored. 2. A High Filling or Crown If you recently had a filling or crown, the restoration may be slightly higher than your natural bite. This can cause the treated tooth to receive excessive pressure whenever you chew. You may notice: Pain when biting A feeling that the tooth is “high” Tenderness after chewing Discomfort that started after dental treatment