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Toothache
A toothache, also known as odontalgia, is an
aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are
caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, tooth
rot, gum disease, a cracked tooth, jaw disease, or exposed tooth
rot. Causes of a tooth ache may also be a symptom of diseases
of the heart, such as angina or a myocardial infarction. The
severity of a toothache can range from a mild discomfort to
excruciating pain, which can be experienced either chronically
or sporadically. This pain can often be aggravated somewhat
by chewing or by hot or cold temperatures. An oral examination
complete with X-rays can help discover the cause.
Atypical odontalgia is a form of toothache
present in apparently normal teeth. The pain, generally dull,
often moves from one tooth to another for a period of 4 months
to several years. This is most commonly reported by middle-aged
women. The cause of atypical odontalagia is not yet clear.
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