toothache

noun

tooth·ache | \ ˈtüth-ˌāk

Definition of toothache

: pain in or about a tooth

Examples of toothache in a Sentence

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In addition to a severe toothache, when left untreated, this kind of bacterial damage can cause infection and tooth loss. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Is It Actually Possible to Get Rid of Cavities Without Fillings?," 17 Oct. 2018 The first was a priest in Springfield county who developed this excruciating toothache. — Rachel Becker, The Verge, "A history of body horrors from distended scrotums to exploding teeth," 6 Dec. 2018 Children's Advil is most commonly used to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains from conditions like the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches, and toothaches. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Check If Your Children’s Advil Was Recalled," 28 Aug. 2018 Benzocaine is also used in popular over-the-counter products for toothaches and cold sores in adults, including Orajel and Anbesol and generic drugstore brands. — Washington Post, "FDA warns teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves," 23 May 2018 Benzocaine is also used in popular over-the-counter products for toothaches and cold sores in adults, including Orajel and Anbesol and generic drugstore brands. — Washington Post, "FDA warns teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves," 23 May 2018 Emergency support There is nothing worse than having a painful toothache or losing or breaking a tooth on the weekend, then having to wait several days for the dentist to squeeze you in to make the necessary emergency repairs. — Karlie Brand, sandiegouniontribune.com, "8 reasons you’ll wish this dentist was yours," 11 July 2018 Three thousand years ago, a horse in Mongolia had a toothache that was probably making it—and its owner—miserable. — Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS, "3000-year-old sawn-off tooth may be the earliest evidence of horse dentistry," 2 July 2018 Tooth decay is the most common cause of toothaches, the Mayo Clinic says, although things like injuring your teeth or having a sinus infection can cause them, too. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Cavity Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore," 10 Apr. 2018

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