Why does my tooth hurt when I bite down?

Pain when biting can occur when the ligament around a tooth becomes inflamed or when a tooth develops a crack. It may also occur if a filling or crown is contacting unevenly when you bite. At Newman Dental we evaluate biting pain carefully using examination and imaging to identify the cause. Once the source of the discomfort is identified, we can recommend the most appropriate treatment. Addressing the problem early often prevents further damage to the tooth.