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Our Toothache Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Toothache

Definition of Toothache

Toothache: Pain in or near a tooth. Also called odontalgia. The most common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity. The second most common cause is gum disease. Toothache can be caused by a problem that does not originate from a tooth or the jaw.


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