HomeAnswersDentistryfood impactionI have a strange feeling in my upper back tooth, but it does not hurt. What could cause this?

Though there is no defect in a particular tooth, I feel something odd in it. Why?

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Published At October 10, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My back upper tooth is feeling strange. But it does not hurt. I have checked to the dentist and doing some scan. But everything fine, what could cause this issue? Is it fine?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If x-ray also has nothing, it means there is no cavity. So the probable causes for your problem are,

1. Food impaction between teeth, which will cause such feelings for three-four days and will go away on its own. Use warm salt water for rinsing a few times a day for three days.

2. Sometimes sinusitis, i.e. infection or running nose, may cause discomfort of upper posterior teeth. For it, you should show it to a physician.

If you feel there is specific pain which is increasing then show to one more dentist as the previous dentist might have left some finding. If you can, send the x-ray so that I can examine too. Use saltwater and a painkiller for three days and wait if it goes away.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dr. Naveen Thomas

Dentistry

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