{"id":265,"date":"2023-04-07T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T05:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2023-05-16T16:15:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:15:49","slug":"why-does-my-toothache-hurt-more-before-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/07\/why-does-my-toothache-hurt-more-before-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Toothache Hurt More Before Bed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There\u2019s nothing worse than having a toothache that just doesn\u2019t seem to fade. Even after calling your dentist for an emergency appointment<\/a>, you may have to do what you can over the course of a few hours to ease the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many people, this can become even more of a challenge as they\u2019re going off to bed. It\u2019s common for people to notice that their teeth hurt a little bit more just as they lay down to go to sleep. If you\u2019ve noticed this happening to you, there are a few reasons why that may be the case. Here are some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Change of Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, we spend most of our time either standing or sitting in an upright position, which means that blood needs to fight against gravity to reach the head. When you lay down, however, that is no longer the case. That means that the blood can reach your head much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shift in blood flow can cause mild swelling in the mouth. Think of a smaller version of the \u201cheavy\u201d feeling in your head when you do a handstand. This is ordinarily fine, but if you have a toothache the increased blood flow may make the problem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No More Distractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are plenty of physical reasons that your teeth could hurt worse at night, there\u2019s a mental component that shouldn\u2019t be understated. When you\u2019re running around during the day and getting things done, it\u2019s easy to forget about a toothache that\u2019s nagging you. When you go to bed, however, all those distractions disappear. This may mean that you feel your pain more acutely than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Millions of people grind their teeth in their sleep, and you may not even be aware that you\u2019re one of them. Even though it happens while you aren\u2019t conscious, you could still be putting an enormous amount of pressure on your teeth without even realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a toothache, teeth grinding will only make it worse. This could explain why you may be feeling more pain first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Fairfax Dental Group, we know that a lot of dentist\u2019s offices treat you like just a set of teeth, and rush you out the door as quickly as possible. Here, we take the time to understand who you really are and to ensure that you can feel heard during the treatment process. Everyone on our dental team is also an expert in their field, meaning that we\u2019re confident that we can give you the treatment you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about tooth pain, we can be reached at our website <\/a>or by phone at (703) 560-6301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing worse than having a toothache that just doesn\u2019t seem to fade. Even after calling your dentist for an emergency appointment, you may have to do what you can over the course of a few hours to ease the pain. For many people, this can become even more of a challenge as they\u2019re going […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy A Toothache Hurts More Before Bed? | Fairfax Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have a toothache, you may have noticed that your teeth hurt a little more before or after sleeping. 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