{"id":330,"date":"2023-07-13T20:17:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","slug":"bedtime-toothaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/bedtime-toothaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Night Pain: Why Can Toothaches Feel Worse at Bedtime?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/bedtime-toothaches\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_193718359__1692389838_13339.jpg\" alt=\"Man lies in bed holding face in pain.\" class=\"wp-image-331\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_193718359__1692389838_13339.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_193718359__1692389838_13339-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_193718359__1692389838_13339-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Toothaches can be a literal pain in the neck, but some say that the misery can be worse at some times than others. While toothaches can be prevented with proper oral hygiene and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">regular dental examinations and cleanings<\/a>, people experiencing them often report that the pain gets worse at night. Read on to find out why a toothache might feel worse when you\u2019re trying to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s a Toothache?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toothaches are characterized by pain in or around the tooth. Some are caused by temporary gum irritation that can be treated at home. Others are caused by cavities, infections, or other conditions that need a dentist\u2019s attention to be resolved. Symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dull, sharp, jabbing, or throbbing pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teeth sensitivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad breath or bad taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever or chills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would a Toothache Get Worse at Night?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve had a long, busy day. It\u2019s bedtime and you\u2019re tired. You\u2019ve noticed a dull ache at times throughout the day, but you had things to do and didn\u2019t think much of it. Then you lay down in bed and realize that the sting in your mouth seems much sharper now. What\u2019s going on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are fewer distractions at night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The night is a quiet time. Nobody is mowing their lawn outside, traffic isn\u2019t as heavy, and the people in your house are trying to sleep. Just like having fun can distract you from how hungry you are, the activities of the day can distract you from your toothache. When these distractions are gone, your brain doesn\u2019t have anything to draw its attention from that throbbing feeling in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood rushing to the head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your circulatory system, like everything else, is affected by gravity. Because people typically go about their days standing and sitting upright, the heart must work harder to get blood up to the brain. When you lay down for the evening, the blood circulates much more easily around the head and can exert pressure from inside the sore tooth. It\u2019s not much different from what would happen if you started poking at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grinding your teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you wake up to radiating pain in your teeth. This can be due to you grinding your teeth in your sleep. Many people who grind their teeth at night do so without realizing it. It can cause headaches or sleepiness during the day and over time it can damage the teeth. The best treatment for teeth grinding is a custom mouth guard from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nighttime is supposed to be a time to relax, but a toothache can spoil this crucial period of rest. An untreated toothache is a miserable thing to live with and can lead to a nasty infection. If you experience a toothache that won\u2019t go away after a day, consult with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James K. Kramer has more than thirty years of experience in dental medicine. He earned his DMD at the Temple University School of Dentistry and maintains membership with their periodontal, endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics honor societies. He has earned a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor he shares with fewer than 5% of dentists in the U.S. For more information on treating toothaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/contact.html\">contact him online<\/a> or dial <strong>(302) 436-5133<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Toothaches can be a literal pain in the neck, but some say that the misery can be worse at some times than others. While toothaches can be prevented with proper oral hygiene and regular dental examinations and cleanings, people experiencing them often report that the pain gets worse at night. Read on to find out why a toothache might feel worse when you\u2019re trying to sleep. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/bedtime-toothaches\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Do Toothaches Hurt More At Night? | Dr. James K. Kramer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some people report that their teeth feel fine during the day only to start hurting at bedtime. 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