Tooth Problem?

[Tampa_Diver]

Well im hoping this doesnt sound to strange but my last dive i went down to about 20 to 25 feet and one of my teeth started to ache. Has this happen to anyone else? I asked my dentist and wasnt really sure im thinking its the pressure affecting it. After a couple attempts worked up a nice headache. Any help to fix this would be great Thanks.

 

[almitywife]

does this tooth have a filling???

cheers

 

[bleeb]

Not trying to be snide or anything, but you may want to browse some of the past discussion in the Diving Medicine forum, if you haven't already. Teeth seem to come up every month or two. In fact, you may want to ask a mod to move the thread over there, where people with more expertise in the area may be more likely to lurk.

However, off the top of my head, some possibilities that have been discussed before include:
- Air in a pocket behind a filling
- Crack in tooth or cavity, resulting in air ingress
- Nerve in need of root canal (possibly another air pocket)
- Temperature sensitivity
- Sinus problems (infections, blocks, etc.)

I'm no expert in the subject, so take this with a grain of salt.

Some things to consider (which may help any discussion here):
- Which tooth (front, molar, upper or lower)?
- Is this a recent change? How much diving have you done before with this tooth?
- Any recent dental work? Cleaning?
- How knowledgeable about diving is your dentist? Some people feel this can make a difference.

Best of luck.

 

[SteveC]

I have never had this problem but have heard of it before. The pain is caused by the pressure differential when there is a void in your tooth. Since it can’t be equalized like your sinuses, I would think that you would need to have your dentist work on it.

 

[captndale]

If the pain seems to be in one of your upper teeth, it is much more likely to be a sinus squeeze. Although tooth squeeze is possible it is actually quite rare. Sinus squeeze is rather common and feels like a tooth ache. See your doctor.

 

[Teamcasa]

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[Tampa_Diver]

Pain was coming from one of my upper teeth or seemed to be. No fillings in my teeth could very well be a sinus squeeze. Im going to the dentist for a regular cleaning ill ask him about it and possibly check to see if i have something wrong. Thanks for the info guys ill let you know what happen. Happy Diving!