Pain when biting or chewing is discomfort that occurs when pressure is applied to a tooth or when the bite is released.
It often indicates structural damage, bite imbalance, or inflammation around the tooth and may require urgent dental assessment.
Yes — sharp, shooting tooth pain often requires prompt clinical assessment, particularly when it is sudden, recurring, or worsening.
Emergency dental care focuses on identifying the underlying cause of nerve-related pain and determining whether immediate stabilisation is needed, as outlined in our emergency dentistry care framework.
Immediate dental emergency (seek care today):
Same-day urgent dental problem:
Possibly non-urgent (still needs assessment):
Bite pain is a warning sign — delaying assessment increases the risk of cracks spreading or infection developing.
Each cause requires a different treatment, which is why accurate diagnosis is essential.
Pain when biting rarely resolves permanently without treatment and often worsens.
Short-term risks:
Medium-term risks:
Severe outcomes:
Treatment focuses on identifying the exact cause and stabilising the tooth.
At Deepcar Dental, bite-related pain is assessed by our clinical team led by Dr Ibraheem Ijaz, GDC-registered Principal Dentist with advanced training in restorative and digital dentistry. Same-day assessment is available where clinically appropriate.
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It may settle temporarily, but the underlying problem usually worsens without treatment.
No. Treatment depends on the cause and severity.
Night-time grinding or clenching can strain the ligament and worsen symptoms.
Pain when biting is a warning sign of tooth damage or infection. Early assessment helps prevent cracks from worsening or nerve problems from developing.