Have you ever noticed that when you have a cold, your teeth hurt? Why is that? For over 20 years, Dr. Camille Sfeir of C.R. Sfeir D.D.S., General Dentistry has offered a wide variety of general and cosmetic dentistry services to the residents of Lorain, OH to help them achieve optimal oral health and a great smile. Here, he'll explain why you're also feeling a toothache in addition to those other uncomfortable and unpleasant cold symptoms. 

Sinus infections occur when the cold virus affects the hollow areas of your facial bones, particularly around the eyes and nose. This causes your body to produce more mucus and can sometimes cause achy teeth, especially the top teeth, which are close to the affected bones. Bad breath is also a common symptom. Additionally, it can also be the other way around: A tooth infection can also cause symptoms of sinusitis.

Particularly if your tooth pain doesn't clear up after your cold seems to be gone or if the aches persist for a few weeks, it's a good idea to schedule a dentist appointment with Dr. Sfeir and his team. Although like any other dentist, he does work with picks, drills, and other menacing-looking equipment, he wields his instruments with a caring touch. Therefore, whether your checkup reveals that you need an extraction, deep cleaning, or dental implants, Dr. Sfeir will restore your smile and your comfort with minimal pain.

For more information on the general and cosmetic dentistry services offered by Dr. Sfeir, or to schedule a dentist appointment, give C.R. Sfeir D.D.S., General Dentistry a call today at (440) 960-5200, or visit their website for more information.