I've just been trying to have a bath but had to get out after about fifteen minutes because the toothache was so bad. I've noticed that if I'm sitting down it rages and then fades when I stand up, as it did when I got out of the bath.
I've theorised that it could have something to do with atmospheric pressure but surely that would mean that if I was standing up on the ground floor, it would be worse than if I was sitting down on the upper floor but that's not the case. Why?
2007-04-08 08:02:12 · 11 answers · asked by elflaeda 7 in Health ➔ Dental
Your blood volume increased when you sat in the bath. The warm water encouraged blood flow to your affected site, and more blood flow equals more pain.
Same with lying down...your blood volume is redistributed to your face.
Blame gravity...
2007-04-08 08:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If the toothache is in an upper molar it could actually be a problem with your sinus, not the tooth. Have you had a cold recently or sinusitis? The steam from the bath, in addition to lying down will affect your sinus and put pressure on the root of the tooth in that area.
If it is not an upper molar ... ?
2007-04-08 08:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think so, but now that you mention it. My front teeth have been sore for a while. I wonder if it is related. Ironically the seeds are a natural painkiller (although they make you sterile if smoked) - if you eat them perhaps your toothache will dissapear. Otherwise, just smoke more pot until you can see a dentist. Nice question. I'm gonna go see the dentist.
2016-03-17 21:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with pressure alright, but not atmospheric.
Try BLOOD pressure. You're sitting in a tub; some of that blood swooshing around in your body is pushed up toward your painful tooth and the affected nerve. Throb throb throb in perfect time with your pulse.
2007-04-08 08:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Years ago I went to the dentist with toothache he couldn't see anything wrong with my tooth so he told me to sit up and bend down my head, it really hurt and was throbbing, he told me it was my sinuses and he gave me some antibiotics, it cleared it up, so try that and see if it is the same with you. Either way you will have to go to the dentist or doctors. Good luck.
2007-04-08 08:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that is has something to do with the level of your heart. When you stand up, the blood from your heart takes longer to get up to your head, therefore there won't be very much pressure up there. When you move your mouth lower to your heart (laying down etc.) blood gets to there easier, buliding pressure and making it throb...
2007-04-08 08:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be related to a change in blood pressure
2007-04-08 08:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably a nerve, something is pressing on it, when you lower yourself the blood pressure in your head Will slightly go up, the pressure on the nerve is also bigger and also the pain.
2007-04-08 08:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by peternaarstig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the heat from the bath increased your blood pressure.
2007-04-08 08:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an exposed nerve, every time you take in a breathe, or exhale, it irritates the nerve.
2007-04-08 08:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Guess Who 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋