toothaches

Throbbing molar misery

Toothaches is the plural of toothache—pain in or around a tooth, typically caused by decay, infection, or gum disease.

The throbbing, persistent nature of tooth pain makes it a common metaphor for nagging problems: These budget shortfalls are toothaches that won't go away.

dental

cavity

Empty space within

root canal · pulpitis · gingivitis · periodontal · enamel · nerve · gum disease · impacted · filling · extraction

causes

cavity

Empty space within

gum disease · exposed root · gingivitis · periodontitis · enamel erosion · receding gums · grinding · clenching · bruxism · pulpitis

remedies

clove oil

Aromatic spice extract

numbing gel · aspirin · antibiotics · ice pack · warm compress · garlic · peppermint · tea bag · hydrogen peroxide · benzocaine

pain

throbbing

Rhythmic painful pulsing

  • achingExperiencing dull pain
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • dullLacking edge or interest

radiating · pulsing · stabbing · gnawing · sensitivity · soreness · discomfort · agony · shooting · persistent

experience

sleepless nights

Prolonged inability to rest

fever · emergency · dread · anxiety · relief · recurring · chronic

Categories
Opposites
dental comfort

toothachesdental health

Teeth and gum condition

bodily ailment location

toothachesheadaches

Pains in the skull

backaches · stomachaches · earaches · muscle aches

Phrases
Family

toothache

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G