Budding trees and colorful flowers make spring come
alive, but, for seasonal allergy sufferers, allergies reawaken as well.
While
people commonly think of symptoms like sneezing and watery eyes, your allergies
could be the root cause of your dental pain as well. Sinus problems often manifest as tooth pain with the
beginning of pollen season.
Allergic Rhinitis - The Reason for the Sneezing This Season
This common condition affects roughly 20 percent of
the population. Simply put, it’s an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the
eyes, nose, Eustachian tubes, middle ear, sinuses, and throat. All the usual
symptoms come out, including:
- Sneezing
- Itchy eyes, nose, ears, or palate
- Runny nose
- Congestion
But dental pain, especially of the upper or lower
back teeth, also may indicate a spring allergy. Ask yourself these questions if you
think your tooth pain and allergies may be related:
- Does standing on your toes and powerfully dropping your heels cause your teeth to hurt?
- Does walking down stairs hurt?
- If you change the position of head, tilting it back and forth, does it hurt your teeth?
How to Alleviate Allergy-Induced tooth pain?
Start with the basics. Take an antihistamine plus
ibuprofen for a day to see if it helps. If you have congestion as well, add a
decongestant to the combo.
Allergies stress out your immune system, so look for ways to
boost it with proper nutrition. Look for foods that deliver stress-fighting
antioxidants without increasing your mucus levels, such as leafy green,
blueberries and other fruits and vegetables.
Some people have great success with Neti, or sinus, pots, a natural remedy that involves flushing salt water through your sinuses. For the best chance of success, use Himalayan salt, consider the purest source with the most vital minerals.
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