Teeth hurt over a yr. saw 2 dentist at different locations that were of no help. 1st told me no cavities. 2nd said no periodontal disease & no cavity.

The daily grind: You may be experiencing symptoms of grinding, clenching your teeth. Especially if the teeth that hurt change from time to time ( like sometimes its these & then its those ). Try to raise yur level of awareness during the day if you tend to clench or grind ( catch yourself ). An easy fix is to have a well fitting passive niteguard made.

Also: There are other conditions rather than a tooth problem that may be causing what feels like tooth pain. It could be muscle or nerve in origin. I would suggest seeing a facial pain dentist for a diagnosis and treatment options. For a listing see www.Aaop.Org and www.Aacfp.Org.

Upper or lower teeth: Upper teeth will hurt due to sinus involvement. The roots of the upper bicuspids and molars interact with the maxillary sinuses. If there is a sinus problem (sinusitis), then these teeth may get sensitive, particularly to biting pressure. You might try an ENT consult next.

Difficult to answer : Difficult to answer on this forum. Don't know your age or your medical history. I would suggest you see an oral surgeon and have a complete oral and physical exam to determine what is causing your teeth to hurt.

Endodontist: These dental specialists are experts in diagnosing dental pain. Make an appt. Soon! often times endodontists can use a microscope to see cracks, etc that found be causing your pain.

Could be TMD: If 2 different dentists could find no decay or disease present it could be tmd. This jaw ache can mimic a toothache and occurs in people who clench their teeth or have bad bites.

Agree: I agree w dr van der werff. A neuralgia often times mimics tooth pain. I do however believe all dental reasons must be ruled out before referring to a neurologist. General dentist, endodontist, periodontist, and oral surgeons all make up a great team to rule out dental organic reasons for pain. That's when a neurologist is called in.

Other causes?: Cavities and periodontal disease are rather easy to diagnose & therefore if two different dentists did not find either of these problems, it's unlikely that is the cause of your symptoms. Other possible causes are bruxism, fractures in the teeth, muscle or joint pain, sinusitis, exposed root surfaces, inflamed nerves or merely super sensitive teeth or combinations of these factors. Get 3rd opinion.