I’m currently fasting for 5 days (and counting). Has anyone experienced achy teeth while fasting? In the past, I’ve only experienced this type of tooth pain with terrible sinus infections, but I’m feeling really good otherwise.
In the past, I’ve had some hip pain with longer fasts (which some suggest may be attributable to my immune system amping up and producing more white blood cells). I haven’t had any hip or thigh pain with this current fast.
So, I’m just wondering.
Thanks!
It sounds odd, could you be grinding of clenching your jaw without realizing it? Just a thought. 
My dentist will confirm that I am a world class teeth clencher. I am, apparently, not only really hard on my teeth, but also my fillings. My TMJ syndrome would also indicate a problem.
However, I don’t normally have this type of tooth pain.
I found an article that says:
Due to the reduced quantity of saliva production during fasts, tartar and plaque build-up occur which lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
… but that shouldn’t necessarily mean tooth pain.
Something else I found comical in this article was this:
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY WHILE FASTING?*
Brush right after your meals.
Gargle with salt water after brushing to prevent bacterial development.
Use dental floss to clean up the remnants of your food which are stuck between your teeth and gums.
Use mouthwash only if prescribed by your dentist.*
I was thinking about something I’ve noticed in the past when I’ve lost weight or started an exercise regimen. I will get achy in my left shoulder (which was dislocated before kindergarten) or in my ankles (which I have sprained many, many times) or in my lower back (which I have injured a couple of times). It’s like something is being stirred up metabolically when I’m in these transitional states (from fat to slightly less fat or unfit to fitter). And this something somehow causes aches to occur in weak areas of my body. These types of pains don’t persist for long.
I wonder if something similar is happening with my teeth, which have (apparently) taken abuse due to teeth clenching/grinding over time.
I get this in one of my ankles and my left hand and I recently learned it’s called Post-Traumatic Arthritis. I’ve noticed it’s not as bad since I’ve been eating keto but it’s still noticeable in my hand when I squeeze real hard.
I also grind my teeth in my sleep. I inherited this ‘talent’ from my mother but I have no idea if I still do this or if I do this less since keto. I’ve read that it’s caused or amplified by stress, so in theory, since I’ve eliminated a lot of stress with this WOE, maybe I am doing this less now?
The main difference between PTA and teeth pains is there are no joints in your gums and teeth… as there are in your shoulder and ankles. So I am going to hypothesize that the pain in your teeth is nerve related.
, as I’m out of likes again.