Author Topic: Toothache--COVID-19 Symptom? (Read 5433 times)

haltkup · « **on:** March 29, 2020, 10:35:37 PM »

I’ve noticed that some of my family members that tested positive for corona are complaining about sharp pain in teeth like infection and root canals. Is it possible to be a side effect?

yuds70 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:38:24 PM »

Now I'm worried, as I just started having a toothache...

No other symptoms BH.

Would like to see stats.

Chalil · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:43:22 PM »

That's weird I currently have a toothache and it's there for the last couple of days but no other symptoms.

12HRS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2020, 10:56:38 PM »

I had the flu earlier this year. About a week later I had a massive toothache. Went to the dentist and his first question was if I had the flu the previous week. Apparently what happens is the mucus doesn't completely drain and was sitting above my tooth as a remnant of the flu. He told me to wait a couple days and the pain will go away. Actually saw the x-rays of the mucus pool.

KSMH · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2020, 11:14:50 PM »

Quote from: 12HRS on March 29, 2020, 10:56:38 PM

I had the flu earlier this year. About a week later I had a massive toothache. Went to the dentist and his first question was if I had the flu the previous week. Apparently what happens is the mucus doesn't completely drain and was sitting above my tooth as a remnant of the flu. He told me to wait a couple days and the pain will go away. Actually saw the x-rays of the mucus pool.

Oh wow. Never knew this.

grodnoking · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2020, 11:17:05 PM »

I guess we just have to wait a week for ther CDC to add it as a symptom.

AsherO · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2020, 11:38:31 PM »

Oy, I felt sensitivity in my teeth the other day, and DW has a serious toothache...

Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:03:35 AM »

Quote from: AsherO on March 29, 2020, 11:38:31 PM

Oy, I felt sensitivity in my teeth the other day, and DW has a serious toothache...

Can also be the flu

aygart · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:05:27 AM »

What is NOT a symptom?

yungermanchik · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:08:10 AM »

Quote from: aygart on March 30, 2020, 12:05:27 AM

What is NOT a symptom?

Cabin Fever

bb1836 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:12:40 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 30, 2020, 12:03:35 AM

Can also be the flu

correct. can be a symptom if one of the maxillary sinuses are inflamed due to congestion putting pressure on your molars, resulting in a toothache.

yelped · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:12:54 AM »

Quote from: KSMH on March 29, 2020, 11:14:50 PM

Oh wow. Never knew this.

Ask anyone who suffers from sinusitis....

Chapshnell · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:23:58 AM »

From a dentist who I sent this thread to: “ I wouldn't think it's from the teeth. Likely some sort of sinus buildup /congestion”

12HRS · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2020, 12:44:49 AM »

Quote from: Chapshnell on March 30, 2020, 12:23:58 AM

From a dentist who I sent this thread to: “ I wouldn't think it's from the teeth. Likely some sort of sinus buildup /congestion”

@ushdadude ?

SwellCindy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2020, 04:41:49 AM »

Quote from: 12HRS on March 29, 2020, 10:56:38 PM

I had the flu earlier this year. About a week later I had a massive toothache. Went to the dentist and his first question was if I had the flu the previous week. Apparently what happens is the mucus doesn't completely drain and was sitting above my tooth as a remnant of the flu. He told me to wait a couple days and the pain will go away. Actually saw the x-rays of the mucus pool.

Don't understand. If someone brushes regularly, where would the buildup be, enough to actually be visible on an x-ray?
Wondering because I have a toothache.

Boruch999 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2020, 06:39:30 AM »

Quote from: SwellCindy on March 30, 2020, 04:41:49 AM

Don't understand. If someone brushes regularly, where would the buildup be, enough to actually be visible on an x-ray?
Wondering because I have a toothache.

Your sinuses sit above your teeth and below your eyes. A sinus infection is often felt as pain in the upper teeth. As far as I understand, this is a result of fluid buildup in the sinuses that applies pressure on the nerves to the teeth.

https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/sinus-toothache#comparing-toothaches

12HRS · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2020, 10:05:25 AM »

Quote from: SwellCindy on March 30, 2020, 04:41:49 AM

Don't understand. If someone brushes regularly, where would the buildup be, enough to actually be visible on an x-ray?
Wondering because I have a toothache.

above the teeth. nothing to do with brushing afaik

srap · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2020, 10:24:55 AM »

Remember to use Tylenol, not Ibuprofen, just in case.

Chapshnell · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2020, 10:28:24 AM »

Quote from: 12HRS on March 30, 2020, 12:44:49 AM

@ushdadude ?

No

Mordyk · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2020, 10:39:12 AM »

DW also just got a strong toothache. im starting to seriously wonder if this is a symptom. she doesn't have any other symptoms b"h.

or its just a coincidence that many people got tooth aches now