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Toothaches





Toothaches

Definition:

Toothache is pain in or around a tooth.


Alternative Names:
Pain - tooth or teeth
Considerations:

A toothache is generally the result ofdental cavities (tooth decay) or sometimes an infection. Tooth decay is often caused by poor dental hygiene, although the tendency to get tooth decay is partly inherited.

Sometimes, pain in other locations is perceived as occurring in the teeth (this is called referred pain or radiating pain).


Common Causes:



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