5 Reasons Your Tooth Hurts When Chewing (Even If the Pain Comes and Goes)

Have you noticed that your tooth hurts when biting down, but the pain comes and goes? Maybe you feel a sharp sensation when chewing something crunchy, yet the same tooth feels perfectly fine a few minutes later. Intermittent tooth pain can be confusing, especially when you cannot see anything wrong with your tooth. At Eastern Idaho Endodontics, we help patients throughout Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming understand the causes of tooth pain. While occasional discomfort does not always mean you need a root canal, pain when biting can indicate an underlying dental problem that deserves attention. Why Does My Tooth