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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.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2003

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