Clinical term
toothache
Pain arising from a tooth or its supporting tissues. Common causes include deep decay, an inflamed or dying pulp, a crack, an abscess or gum infection.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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- Emergency Pulpectomy for Immediate Relief from Severe Toothache
- How to Tell a Sinus Infection from a Toothache
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- Atypical Odontalgia and Phantom Tooth Pain Causes
- Neuropathic Orofacial Pain Versus Common Toothache Signs
- Severe Toothache: Common Causes and What They Mean
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