A cold or a flu-like infection is mainly triggered by a large number of viruses.
It is an upper respiratory disease.
The following symptoms typically occur: Sore throat, cough, runny nose, hoarseness and sometimes the Laryngitis.
But toothache can also be a symptom of a cold. The maxillary posterior area in particular is affected by this.
The cause is then usually the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis), which with Headache and earache can go hand in hand.
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In general, a toothache affects the patient and the common cold feels worse.
In some cases, the toothache persists even after the cold has healed. Reasons and treatment will be examined in more detail in this article.
A coldAlso known as flu, is a disease of the upper respiratory tract, the nose or the sinuses, which can sometimes also affect the throat or larynx. The symptoms mentioned above are typical.
The cause of the less common toothache is often a previously undetected inflammation of the tooth. It comes out through the common cold, because that immune system is weakened and the body tries by all means to fight the flu infection. The suppressed tooth inflammation can then no longer be kept in check. The common cold acts as an intensifier of inflammation.
Furthermore, a cause is also conceivable that does not come from the tooth itself. By connecting the nose to the Sinuses is a inflammation the one in it Mucous membrane possible. Nerve irritation creates pain.
$config[ads_text2] not foundFurthermore, bacteria can get into the middle ear and cause acute inflammation (otitis media acuta) there. Due to the spatially close spatial relationship, pressure pain that occurs can radiate onto the upper teeth. Headaches can also cause toothache. These make the body more receptive to pain in general.
In this case, the toothache is accompanied by all the symptoms of a cold. to cough, sniff, head- and Body aches are typical here. Causes otitis media pulsating pain, Hearing loss or Ringing in the ears. Furthermore, an increase in pain is to be expected during physical exertion and when bending over. This can be explained by an increase in pressure in the maxillary sinus: The posterior roots in the upper jaw are stressed and the teeth hurt. If the symptoms on the teeth persist for more than a week after the cold, or if a tooth hurts hot, cold, sweet or sour because of the stimulus, this is a sign of a tooth root infection and has nothing to do with the cold. This disease is not to be trifled with, you should then go to the dentist quickly.
After the cold starts, toothache can come on quite quickly. In this case, you can use all the usual home remedies that are available to fight colds and toothaches. These include: Steam baths with chamomile, Mouthwashes with sage tea or Tea tree oil, chewing cloves or rosemary leaves and an envelope with chopped onions. If you have a cold, your body needs adequate hydration and plenty of rest and relaxation. Hot baths with essential oils are also beneficial. Proper oral hygiene should also be observed.
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$config[ads_text3] not foundIf the home remedies do not provide any relief, additional drug treatment can be considered. Pain medication how Ibuprophen or Paracetamol often fight toothache very well. However, it is important to remedy the cause of the cold here. Anti-inflammatory drugs are beneficial. Once the cold is cleared, the toothache should improve too. If this is not the case, it is possible that a tooth infection was the cause. Then there should be no more self-medication. A quick trip to the dentist is necessary, otherwise there is a risk of the inflammation spreading!
Since the toothache is associated with a cold, its duration also depends on this. As soon as this subsides, the toothache should also improve. However, if the pain persists even though you are already feeling fit, the cause may be that the sinus infection has not yet completely healed. These often take a little longer to heal than a headache or cough. However, if the pain persists for more than a week after the cold, a visit to the dentist should take place so that the actual cause can be treated.
Toothache occurs very often in the upper jaw as part of a cold. Especially if the sinuses are affected by inflammation. The cavity is filled by the formation of fluid and swelling of the mucous membrane, which builds up pressure. This compresses the nerve and creates pain. The pain is often throbbing and can spread down the cheek. Depending on which sinuses are affected, the pain can also radiate into the forehead or behind the eyes.
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In some people, it feels like their upper posterior teeth are hurting. This is due to the very close positional relationship between the maxillary sinus and the tooth roots, which are only separated by a very thin layer of bone and mucous membrane.These complaints should not be classified as “real” toothache, as the teeth are not the trigger for these sensations. You can also distinguish them from one another quite well.
Pain emanating from the sinus becomes worse because of an increase in pressure when the head is bent over, toothache does not. It is also possible that the nerve (superior alveolar nerve), which is responsible for the sensory system of the upper jaw teeth, is pinched or damaged elsewhere. It runs on the floor of the maxillary sinus and is at great risk in the case of sinusitis. Since the brain cannot distinguish where the damage is occurring, it then projects the pain onto the entire upper row of teeth. The otitis media also radiates into the upper jaw area. These diseases may take a long time to heal. Although you feel fit again, because the cough and runny nose are gone, the toothache lasts for a few days.
also read: Cold with toothache
The Teeth in the lower jaw are only in with a cold very few cases affected. Only when one Sinus infection persists for a long time and changes due to lack of treatment spread strongly may, the lower jaw teeth start to hurt. Since this sensation spreads diffusely over the entire face, it is often not possible to name an exact tooth as the cause. In addition, it is possible for an infection from the ear, nose and throat area to spread to the salivary glands. Above all in the floor of the mouth, the mandibular salivary gland, placed on both sides, is very close to the mandibular teeth (Submandibular gland). Inflammation of this gland (Sialadenitis) causes pain in the lower jaw, which sometimes resembles toothache. Of course, there is also the possibility of tooth root inflammation in the lower jaw.
