Why Does Biting Hurt but Cold Drinks Don’t?
If a tooth is painful while biting, but doesn't hurt when drinking something cold, the cause may be sensitivity to hot and cold foods. However, pain when biting and sensitivity to cold are two different symptoms that can be caused by different underlying conditions. A tooth that hurts when you bite, chew, or release you r bite may have an issue with the tooth's supporting tissues, a crack, an infection, damage, or some type of problem with your bite. The fact that it doesn't hurt when you drink something cold doesn't mean that the tooth is healthy. If the pain is persistent, worsening, or accompanied by swelling, it's worth having the tooth examined before the problem becomes a Dental Emergency . Why Does a Tooth Hurt When You Bite? When you bite down, pressure travels through the tooth and into the tissues that support it. If those tissues are inflamed or the tooth has been damaged, pressure can trigger pain even when temperature does not. That...
