Tooth pain

If a dental examination shows no abnormalities yet one or more teeth still hurt, the pain is most likely caused by muscle-related, tooth-radiating discomfort originating from the chewing muscles. This type of pain can be effectively treated with temporomandibular physiotherapy. Due to the increased load on the chewing muscles, blood flow and oxygen delivery become impaired, leading to the formation of so-called trigger points. Trigger points are characteristic, palpable knots within the muscle that, when pressed, produce referred pain in specific areas. Tooth pain is often caused by trigger points in the chewing muscles.

During temporomandibular therapy, our goal is to restore the resting position of the jaw joint. The first step is to identify any oral bad habits (e.g., teeth grinding) that contribute to overactivity of the chewing muscles. Increased muscle activity reduces optimal blood flow and oxygen supply, creating the conditions for trigger point formation. During trigger point treatment of the chewing muscles, we first use soft-tissue mobilization techniques to relax the muscle layers, then apply steady, sustained pressure to release the trigger point. This gradually reduces pain radiating into the teeth. With continuous muscle relaxation and the release of existing spasms, jaw-focused therapy effectively treats tooth pain caused by trigger points.