Barodontalgia

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes when you fly in an airplane or go underwater, your ears can start to hurt? That's because the air pressure around you changes quickly and your body needs time to adjust.

Now, imagine if your teeth could feel that same pressure change too! That's what barodontalgia is. It's a fancy word that means your teeth hurt because of changes in air pressure.

But why does this happen? Well, your teeth have tiny tunnels inside them called dental tubules. These tubules have tiny nerves in them that help you feel hot, cold, and pain in your teeth. When air pressure changes quickly, it can make the air inside these tubules expand or contract, which can put pressure on those nerves and make your teeth hurt.

Barodontalgia can happen to people who scuba dive, fly in planes, or even climb to high altitudes quickly. Sometimes, it can happen even if you haven't had any dental problems before.

But don't worry too much, kiddo. If you ever feel toothache from pressure changes, you can always tell your dentist or doctor about it. They can help you figure out what's causing it and give you medicine to help make the pain go away.