Toothache of the molar tooth

During a cold, the toothache usually occurs in the upper teeth. The most frequently affected teeth are the canines or the lateral large molars. The reason for this is that the roots of these teeth are very long and extend far into the jawbone.

So it is possible that the root tips protrude into the maxillary sinus. Since the maxillary sinus is one of the paranasal sinuses, there is a connection between the tooth and the nose. If the nose is blocked, the maxillary sinus is often also filled with nasal secretion.

Since the liquid runs down according to the law of gravity, the secretion is located at the floor of the maxillary sinus. This is exactly where the root tips of the teeth are located. Since the nerves run into the teeth through a small hole in the root tip, the weight of the liquid presses on the nerves, which then causes pain.

The pain resembles a feeling of pressure, as if the tooth is being pushed out of its socket. Often the pain is pulsating, because the hole at the root tip also has arteries and veins running through it, which are also pushed off. If the lower molars hurt, this could be because the gums are reddened, slightly swollen and inflamed by the cold.

The quality of the pain is similar to that of the upper molars. However, one should not underestimate the pain. A sinusitis can also affect the roots of the teeth and initiate resorption. If the inflammation lasts longer, it is important to observe the teeth. If the pain continues after the cold, there could be another cause.

Toothache in the upper jaw

When a toothache is not always the problem is a sick tooth, the typical pulling pain can also be caused by other diseases. Especially toothache with a cold is often located in the upper jaw. In the case of “normal” toothache, the person affected can usually name exactly which tooth hurts.

However, toothache with a cold is more difficult to localize because it is usually diffuse. One side of the upper jaw usually hurts. The inflammation in the paranasal sinuses and maxillary sinuses is responsible for this.

The inflammatory tissue there exerts pressure on the dental nerves. Most people experience this as unpleasant pulling in the upper jaw, which becomes stronger or weaker depending on the position of the head. Other patients have the feeling that the toothache is constantly increasing, regardless of posture. In this case it is possible that a tooth in the upper jaw was already not completely healthy and the inflammation in the tooth has spread further due to the cold. Therefore, even if you suspect a toothache caused by a cold, it is worth visiting your dentist for clarification.