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Toothache: Contents

Toothache: Introduction

Toothache: Ache or pain affecting a tooth. See free access online books about Toothache below. See detailed information below for a list of 33 causes of Toothache, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Toothache:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Toothache. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Toothache:

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Toothache: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Toothache, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Toothache

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Diagnostic Guides for Toothache

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Toothache from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Toothache. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Toothache

Medical Books Excerpts

JAW PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

TOOTH AND GUM ABNORMALITIES

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Toothache

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Jaw Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

TOOTHACHE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Jaw pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Facial / Dental / Temporomandibular Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

TOOTHACHE

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Toothache: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Causes of Toothache listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Toothache as a symptom include:

See full list of 33 causes of Toothache
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Toothache:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Toothache as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Toothache:

Toothache: Pain in a tooth due to the condition of the pulp or periodontal ligament resulting from caries, infection, or trauma. SYN: dentalgia, odontalgia, odontodynia.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Pain in the adjacent areas of the teeth.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

An ache localized in or around a tooth
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Organs affected by Toothache:

The list of organs typically affected by Toothache may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Toothache

The list below shows some of the causes of Toothache mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Toothache?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Toothache. Of the 33 causes of Toothache that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 28 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 33 causes of Toothache

Conditions listing symptoms: Toothache:

The following list of conditions have 'Toothache' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Actinomycosis ... tooth pain

    C

  • Chemical poisoning - Phosphine ... toothache
  • Chemical poisoning - White Phosphorus ... tooth pain

    D

  • Dental abscess ... tooth pain
  • Dental caries ... Tooth pain
  • Dental conditions ... Tooth pain
  • Dental tissue neoplasm ... tooth pain

    J

  • Jaw joint disorders ... toothache

    M

  • Mumps ... pain chewing

    O

  • Oral cancer ... pain chewing

    S

  • Sinusitis ... aching teeth
  • Sphenoid Sinusitis ... tooth pain

    T

  • Tooth abscess ... pain chewing, mild toothache, mild dental pain, severe toothache
  • Tooth Demineralization ... tooth pain
  • Toothache ... tooth pain

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    • What are the alternative names for Toothache:

    Dental pain
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Toothache:

    Subtypes of Toothache:

    Dental pain

    Medical Conditions associated with Toothache:

    Dental symptoms (562 causes), Oral pain (127 causes), Pain (5444 causes), Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Sensations (5701 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Nerve symptoms (6033 causes), Common symptoms (7505 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)

    Symptoms related to Toothache:

    Gum pain (6 causes), Jaw pain (22 causes), Dental pain, Dental symptoms (562 causes), Tooth symptoms (562 causes), Gum symptoms (138 causes), Pain (5444 causes), Aches (802 causes)

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    Medical News summaries about Toothache

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