Why does my upper jaw ache whenever i bite? I am also having flu now. Are they related?
Posted Aug 17 2010 9:29am
First and foremost, i would advise you to visit a dentist for a thorough check up on the teeth and surrounding structures. Very often, there is nothing unusual detected inside your mouth ( if there is, please have them rectify by your dentist as soon as possible).
Next, please ask yourself the following questions.
1. Are you currently having or had flu or running nose for the past 2 weeks or more?
2. Do your upper jaw ache when you bite your food?
3. Is your “pain” worse when you bend forward or go down a flight of stairs? Does it become worse when you start running?
4. Is your upper back row of teeth tender when your dentist tap on them?
Well, if you have the above signs and symptoms, and if you do not have any recent dental treatment or existing large cavity or any other problems, you are experiencing a NORMAL consequence of your flu.
This sinusitis-related tenderness on your upper back teeth is due to the fact that the roots of the upper molars are very close to the maxillary sinuses. In fact, in some people, the roots may even extend into the sinus.
When you have sinusitis or inflammation of the airway, the roots of the upper teeth are affected by the increased fluid pressure in the sinus. Hence, some people feel that their upper back teeth are “shaky” or “loose”. Others feel that their teeth or jaw ache whenever they bite.
The good news about this sinusitis-related teeth tenderness is that the symptoms will subside when you recover from your flu or sinusitis. Do give yourself some time to recover. Take plenty of water and fruits during this period. If the symptoms still persist after you are well and fit, please consult your dentist for another check up.
First and foremost, i would advise you to visit a dentist for a thorough check up on the teeth and surrounding structures. Very often, there is nothing unusual detected inside your mouth ( if there is, please have them rectify by your dentist as soon as possible).
Next, please ask yourself the following questions.
1. Are you currently having or had flu or running nose for the past 2 weeks or more?
2. Do your upper jaw ache when you bite your food?
3. Is your “pain” worse when you bend forward or go down a flight of stairs? Does it become worse when you start running?
4. Is your upper back row of teeth tender when your dentist tap on them?
Well, if you have the above signs and symptoms, and if you do not have any recent dental treatment or existing large cavity or any other problems, you are experiencing a NORMAL consequence of your flu.
This sinusitis-related tenderness on your upper back teeth is due to the fact that the roots of the upper molars are very close to the maxillary sinuses. In fact, in some people, the roots may even extend into the sinus.
When you have sinusitis or inflammation of the airway, the roots of the upper teeth are affected by the increased fluid pressure in the sinus. Hence, some people feel that their upper back teeth are “shaky” or “loose”. Others feel that their teeth or jaw ache whenever they bite.
The good news about this sinusitis-related teeth tenderness is that the symptoms will subside when you recover from your flu or sinusitis. Do give yourself some time to recover. Take plenty of water and fruits during this period. If the symptoms still persist after you are well and fit, please consult your dentist for another check up.