Toothache
Toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve root of a tooth is irritated. Dental (tooth) infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction (tooth is pulled out). Pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw, thus appearing to be tooth pain. The most common areas include the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint or TMJ), ear pain, and even occasional heart problems.
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Oral Health Related Resources
Oral Health Articles
Oral Health Medications
- acyclovir topical (Zovirax Topical)
- allantoin, camphor, and phenol (topical) (Blistex)
- amlexanox (topical) (Aphthasol)
- articaine and epinephrine (Septocaine)
- chlorhexidine gluconate (oral rinse) (Peridex, Periogard, Perisol)
- clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche)
- docosanol topical (Abreva)
- fluoride (Altaflor, Ethedent Chewable, Fluor-A-Day and more)
- fluoride topical (Fluoridex Daily Defense Enhanced Whitening, Fluorigard, Fluorinse and more)
- lysine
- palifermin (Kepivance)
- pilocarpine (Salagen)
Oral Health Images and Slideshows
- Actinic Cheilitis Picture
- Allergic Reaction to Lipstick Tattoo Picture
- Cold Sore and Canker Sore Picture
- Cold Sore Between Nose and Mouth Picture
- Cold Sores Treatment Picture
- Composite Fillings Picture
- Dental Bonding Picture
- Dental Bridge Picture
- Dental Crown Picture
- Dental Health Teeth Gums
- Dental Implant Picture
- Dental Makeover Picture
- dental oral health breath
- Dental Veneers Picture
- Dentures Picture
- Dry Mouth Pictures Slideshow
- Enamel Reshaping Picture
- halitosis causes bad breath
- Herpes Blister (Cold Sore) Picture
- Orthodontics (Braces) Picture
- Slideshow Brighter Whiter Teeth
- Slideshow Cosmetic Dentistry Pictures
- Slideshow Pictures Dental Health Common Problems
- Slideshow Pictures Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
- Slideshow Pictures Teeth Gums
- Slideshow Pictures Top Problems in Your Mouth
- Slideshow Pictures Truth About Your Toothbrush
- Strep Throat Picture
- Teeth Picture
- Teeth Whitening Picture
- Tongue Picture
- Tonsil Stones Picture
- Tonsils Picture
- Types of Braces Picture
- Yeast Infections (Thrush in Babies) Picture
Oral Health Quizzes
Oral Health News
- Acupuncture Puts Nervous Dental Patients at Ease
- Adele Cancels U.S. Tour Due to Vocal Cord Hemorrhage
- BPA From Dental Sealants, Fillings: Is It Safe?
- Brushing Teeth May Keep Away Heart Disease
- Cost, Not Fear, Keeps More People From Dentist
- Dental Fillings Linked to Slight Behavior Problems
- Energy Drinks: Bad for the Teeth?
- FDA Panel Urges Thorough Review of Mercury-Based Fillings
- FDA Reconsidering Safety of Dental Amalgams
- FDA: Mercury Fillings Not Harmful
- Fillings May Harm Neighboring Teeth
- Fluoride Rinse and Varnish Equally Effective
- Grow Your Own Replacement Tooth?
- Guidelines on When Kids Need Tonsillectomies
- Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk
- Gum May Prevent Ear Infections
- Invisalign 'Invisible Braces' Maker Gets FDA Warning
- Is There Proof Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease?
- Licorice Root May Cut Cavities, Gum Disease
- Missing Teeth, Cavities Common in U.S.
- Rx Lidocaine for Teething Pain May Cause Harm: FDA
- School Dental-Sealant Programs Prevent Cavities
- Severe Gum Disease Increases Cancer, Mortality
- Smokeless Does Not Mean Harmless
- Sports Drinks May Damage Your Teeth
- Sweetener May Prevent Cavities in Toddlers