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Barodontalgia: caught between the clouds and the waves.

Abstract

Those individuals interested in diving and flying are often more susceptible to a condition known as barodontalgia: tooth sensitivity or pain caused by a change in pressure. More specifically, the discomfort is caused by a change in ambient pressure, which affects liquids and gases within the body. Diagnosis is based on relevant questions and treatment is based on clinical findings.

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Randy Weiner. 2002. Barodontalgia: caught between the clouds and the waves.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12380041/

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