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February 8th, 2010
My toothache is worse when I drink alcohol. I thought it was suppose to be the other way around.

Here's the history:


-Ten years ago I got successful root canal treatment done on tooth #15. A crown was placed on the tooth.
-Three months ago I got a new crown put on because the old one was exposed.
-Two months ago, I started noticing a minor throbbing pain on that tooth and ultimately, an abscess. The interesting thing is that the tooth pain was worse after drinking alcohol. The throbbing pain, although not severe, was worse even after 1 alcoholic drink.
-Last month I got a root canal re-treatment done. The pain has subsided drastically, but I still have minor throbbing pain. The abscess is 75%+ gone, but I'm still in pain, and it's worse with alcohol.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Toothache gotten worse from drinking alcohol?

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rachelRN
replied October 7th, 2010
Alcohol causes toothache?
YES! Oh my gosh I was starting to think I was going a little loony. I am having the same problem, on a root canal that was done last Fall. I haven't had an x-ray yet to determine if there is an abscess but reading that having another treatment didn't totally alleviate the pain makes me nervous. I don't want to go through that again. I guess I just need an x-ray to determine if there is anything that can even be done.

Anyone else have any input? Preferably a dentist or oral surgeon.
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ashleygreen1193
replied August 31st, 2011
severe toothache when i drink alcohol.
yep, i got same problem when i drink alcolhol, i had a filling done around year and half ago and im now getting toothache from it when i drink beer or any other alcohol.
i gone to the dentist and they gave me an x-ray but nothing showed, so they gave me some stuff to take but hasnt worked. im worried because i cant drink alcohol no more due to the pain it gives me. and the dentist dont no either.
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Gemsog
replied February 15th, 2012
Alcohol causing toothache
Went looking for this .... Alcohol causing toothache .... I could not believe it was happening ... But I thought if it really is happening someone else will have the same experience... And it is true...the pain really goes right through my jaw and the whole side of my face....might be a cracked tooth. Will find out soon enough. Gerard
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aubs4
replied August 16th, 2012
My dentist thinks im crazy!! Everytime I drink, the next few days after my back teeth hurt so bad. I've never had any dental procedures, so I dont know what could be causing mine.

I can't even eat mashed potatoes after drinking the day before, I literally have to eat everything with my front teeth. I use sensodyne everyday and sleep with it caked on my back molars(per my dentist) after I drink. NOTHING HELPS and so I RARELY drink because I hate this feeling.
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user503671
replied September 5th, 2012
Alcohol causes toothache which can lead to denture repair..
So, take caution from the starting.....
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marilyncalvo
replied September 27th, 2012
It is awkward that alcohol cause dental pain.I never believe in it.You must consult some dentist regarding this.
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user511855
replied September 27th, 2012
Some of the people can drink alcohol without having any such tooth ache, but when they go with wine, they are suffering from extreme tooth ache. After having wine, it becomes very difficult to eat and drink because of extreme pain.
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gtrstarr30
replied September 30th, 2012
I've been through alot in the past year with dental i'm 30 and have lost 5 teeth this yr two being my wisdom teeth.i have always loved beer i've also had axiety all my life..and going through all this all i've wanted was to be able to relax and have some beers ...but no it def. makes my tooth pain worse...makes me sad i cant get away for an hr or even a night
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Sdudley
replied December 25th, 2012
I had a similar experience, I have a metal filling on one of my teeth and when I drink alcohol it gives it a minor constant toothache but when I brush my teeth or apply some toothpaste it nearly completely stops the pain all I can think of is that the sugar causes my tooth to be sesnative, this can't just be the reason as it has only started recently and I have had the filling for about 2 years
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user594205
replied February 24th, 2013
You drink enough long island ice teas and your tooth ache will go away. I had a terrible tooth ache but after quite a few teas, it really doesnt seem that bad.
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toothfairy12
replied June 13th, 2013
Alcohol - Toot pain - Clenched jaw
I think drinking alcohol causes jaw clenching/ grinding in sleep which is the cause of tooth pain and compromised dental work. Thoughts??
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familydentistry
replied June 14th, 2013
this is very general problem,if your dental doctor is not very expert then after some years your crown is not work properly if you want a best dental solution then contact advanced family dentistry
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