My back tooth (molar?) is in pain but I have good dental hygiene. I have been sick for the past two days....?

Question

Since I have been sick, can I have caught an infection that moved to my teeth?

Answer 1

Infection cannot really "move" to your teeth. If the molar you describe is on the upper arch, then it is possible that if you have a cold and sinus trouble, the pressure from the sinus could be pressing down on the tooth root causing discomfort. This is common and will disappear once your sinusitis is over. If the problem is on the lower, it could be a vairety of things...grinding, decay, whatever. I would see your dentist if the discomfort is steady and doesn't get better when you get better.

Answer 2

Your sinuses could also be the problem, considering that you're sick, this is a good possibility. You don't mention if it's the top or bottom. If it's the top, you're probably feeling your sinuses because your sinuses are in your skull JUST ABOVE your top molars. I've confused a sinus infection for a toothache before. It's common. If you're that worried about it, see a dentist, but I'd give it a few days first.

Answer 3

u should visit a dentist first .. even if the tooth looks perfectly alright from outside it may have been infected from within .. so the doc will take x-rays of the tooth n do the diagnosis...
if not a tooth problem detected after tht , then visit a doc (general practitioner)

Answer 4

Sinus infections can make your top teeth hurt. Its possible you simply have that.

Answer 5

Is possible but unlikely. Even with good oral hygiene, cavities can happen....go see your dentist.

Answer 6

maybe a piece of popcorn got stuck in there. make a dental appointment.

Answer 7

Maybe. Even if you have no decay, you can still get an abscess.

Answer 8

could be a cavity.