Wisdom tooth question
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Dentists Yu
2007-11-11 18:18:57
I have only one wisdom tooth that hurts sometimes but it's only at night. I am wondering why the pain only comes at night?
Answer:Because at night your blood pressure is acually higher which makes the nerves more sensitive.
Maybe when you relax is when it starts to grow. I have all four coming in at the same time, Oh, the pain.
If the pain wakes you up at night, it could be caused by jaw clenching or teeth grinding. Having only the one wisdom tooth would create an off balance of sorts. Otherwise it could just be that in the dark and quiet, you just notice it more. It's probably worth the trouble to go visit the dentist for a good evaluation and professional recommendation for a long term fix. Maybe there's a problem with that tooth that can be resolved with removal, or maybe he can fit you with a nightime bite guard to head off the clenching and grinding.
VALERENA,
WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT WHEN YOU LAY DOWN TO GO TO SLEEP, THE BLOOD FLOW TO YOUR HEAD INCREASES, HENCE YOUR PAIN IS INCREASED. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THERE IS MORE PAIN SENSATION BECAUSE THERE IS MORE STIMULATION TO THE NERVES WITH THIS TOOTH.
When you lay down, the blood-pressure in you head is greater than if you are standing. Use more pillows and keep your head higher to lessen the pain. (Same thing as keeping an injured leg elevated to alleviate swelling and throbbing, just at the other end of the body!)
Not sure but why do you want that pain in the night when your trying to sleep?