Toothache

Pain in 1 or more teeth and sometimes the gums. Causes include dental caries, a tooth fracture (see fracture, dental), a deep, unlined filling (see filling, dental), periodontitis, a dental abscess (see abscess, dental), a blow to a tooth, or referred pain from sinusitis. Analgesic drugs may provide temporary relief. Treatment depends on the cause.

 

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