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What do i do if i have toothache when i lay down?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: Tooth may have an infection. When you lie down the blood pressure increases in your head and neck, causing a throbbing feeling on inflamed tissue.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Vascular engorgement: If the pulp becomes inflamed, when you lie down the vessels inside your tooth become engorgeg ANS swollen, causing pressure against the hard tooth walls of the chamber, hence pain and throbbing!

Answered 7/15/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Dental problem: Tooth decay with inflammation likely. Lying down increases blood flow to area, this increasing pain. See dentist for evaluation/treatment.

Answered 7/15/2015

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