2006-09-29 09:35:07 · 13 answers · asked by quantynni 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I don't know - It seems like everything hurts worse at night - esp. a sore throat.
2006-09-29 09:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You probably have an abscess. This is almost diagnostic. If you have inflammation in an area, there is more blood flow to that area. If you place that same area lower than the rest of your body, there will be even more blood in the area. This makes the area start to throb. Think about it. If you sprain your ankle, you are supposed to sit or lie down and elevate your foot to keep the excess blood from accumulating there because it would cause throbbing. If you are passing out because your nervous system has prepared you for "fight or flight" by dilating all of your peripheral vessels, which deprives your brain of blood, you are supposed to lie down with your head lower than your body to restore blood flow to the brain.
If someone has an abscess and I have just started a root canal or if they are going on antibiotics for a few days before I remove the tooth, I tell them to sleep on an extra pillow to elevate their head. If that doesn't work, they can move to a recliner or the sofa so they can keep their head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain.
2006-09-29 17:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-29 17:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's because of the position we sleep in and the relation between our jaws and our sinus cavities. They are related to one another. It's like when you get a sinus infection, your upper jaw and teeth might hurt and it really seems to be more painful at night because the pressure put on your head.
2006-09-29 09:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by jinxies 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anyone who has had a toothache asks that....don't know that there's an answer.
2006-09-29 09:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by KoKo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say its because when we sleep or blood vessels seem to contract slowing the flow of blood there for pain Radiates in the area of the infected tooth and remember there are alot of vessels in th area of your head face neck etc ....
2006-09-29 10:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by suzcrndo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because during the day you are more occupied and during the evening your brain can focus soley on the pain.
2006-09-29 09:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the lack of activity, you are more of aware of pain than during the day.
2006-09-29 09:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by Nif 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
thats sooooooooo true... during the day ur moving alot and concentrating on stuff even if there little things...... at night ur just laying there trying to sleep........ so it hurts alot more cuz ur not active and ur concentrating on it...........
2006-09-29 09:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by Carefree? Noway! I wish! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're calmer and more aware of oneself when going into slumber.
2006-09-29 09:42:10 · answer #10 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋