Unbearable tooth ache after cardio workout?

staceytrlbrell
staceytrlbrell Posts: 21
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone know why on earth i get a tooth ache after i do a workout? its only started once i joined the gym about a month ago and ONLY after i exercise? Its not your normal toothache either this is horrific! its unbearable and has me in tears and only seems to be my two top front teeth and sometimes spreads a couple teeth on top and bottom on my left side! I read that it could be nerves opening back up to get the blood flow going (or something like that) again..... does anyone else experience this? and is there anything to prevent it im almost not wanting to work out anymore if this is what i know is coming afterwards =(

It only lasts a short while (about 15/20minutes) but in that time i just wanna lie down and die lol also i dont clench my jaw/teeth together while working out....

Replies

  • Cobwellac
    Cobwellac Posts: 75 Member
    Get your heart checked. Toothaches can be associated with cardiovascular disease. Not trying to scare you, just making a recommendation.
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    Abscessed tooth? If the tooth is infected it would hurt worse when your heart rate in increased. Maybe it is in the early stages and doesn't bother you at other times yet. Also, it could be the gums infected or inflamed around the tooth.
    It is worth a trip to the dentists to get it checked out.
  • eating4me
    eating4me Posts: 239 Member
    Yes, I second the above opinion; get your heart checked out. I'm a retired RN. Jaw pain can definitely be cardiac related. Don't delay...especially since it only happens when you work out. It's better to be safe than sorry.

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