Like many areas of the body, your mouth is teeming with bacteria â most of them harmless. Normally the body's natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, can keep these bacteria under control.
Moreover, stomach and digestive symptoms (pain, shooting pain, radiating pain, pressure, fullness, tightness, discomfort) also can be felt in the chest area and may be perceived as heart related, as well. Stomach and digestive symptoms are also common for stress and anxiety, and can emulate chest tightness, pressure, and pain.
GERD and Heart Disease. GERD can cause a crushing pain in your chest identical to the pain of a heart attack. Sometimes medical professionals diagnose GERD after evaluating a patient for repeated episodes of chest pain that are found to be unrelated to heart disease. IMPORTANT! Never ignore pain in your chest. Seek immediate medical help.