Dr. Robert Alan Miller, DDS

Any time you have a sensation or discomfort in your teeth, there are many causes that could be at play. It could be a gum problem, decay, cracked tooth, a grinding problem or other maladies. To simply answer the question without other diagnostic help such as an X-ray would be futile. Water alone has virtually no healing "powers" except to rinse some of the bacteria away from the site. Some water supplies have fluoride, but this also is not a healing medicine. My advice is to seek professional opinion and you can start by looking for a dentist in your area by searching the ADA website.

Any time that you have a missing tooth that you are considering replacement. A dental implant is highly successful and should last your lifetime with good oral care

Any type of cleaning of the oral tissues is good. Brushing correctly is the
most reliable. Flossing is recommended but unfortunately most do not floss
correctly. Water pics/ floss is effective but again, it needs to be
performed correctly. At your next dental appointment, have the hygienist or
dentist actually show you how to perform these tasks