Why do My Front Teeth Hurt When I Swish Water?

Teeth sensitivity is a common problem that millions of individuals are afflicted with. Brushing, drinking, and eating hot or cold foods can cause pain in the front teeth or in all of your teeth. Your front teeth hurt when you swish water due to sensitivity to cold water.

If you want to minimize the pain felt when swishing water after brushing, try using lukewarm water. It isn’t on the extreme edge of hot or cold, so it technically should not trigger a painful response. If it does you may have cavities in your front teeth and the water is reaching your nerves to cause the pain. In the event that cavities in your front teeth are causing the pain, you must get them checked immediately. The worst thing for anyone to suffer through is an extraction of the front teeth. Having back molars removed isn’t nearly as embarrassing as your front teeth – which are visible to everyone you smile at.

Another option is to plug your teeth with strontium chloride. This can be used in conjunction with a meticulous oral care regimen to cure painful swishing and sensitivity. Ibuprofen is also a solution to hot or cold sensitivities but may not work for all people. Softer bristles for your tooth brush can usually cure the painful sensation after swishing, but if you have a severe sensitivity it may not do much good for you. Instead of water you may also want to consider switching to a mouthwash for sensitive teeth, which can eliminate discomfort and help prevent future problems with sensitive teeth and gums.

Front teeth pain when swishing is common but it is uncomfortable and shouldn’t have to be dealt with. Another option is to discontinue use of acidic drinks and foods, and remember to brush after consuming something that does have a high acid content. Lemons and tomatoes and other fruits are high in acid and should be consumed with care. Sensitivity is typically caused by improper oral care anyway, so when you start caring for your mouth better the sensitivity should disappear over time.

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