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Definition: Toothache |
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Medical terms related to
toothache : Pain, tooth, teeth |
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Common
causes of toothache: o Tooth decay (the most common cause) o Abscessed tooth o Gum Disease o Earache (referral pain) o Trauma, dental Injuries o Sinusitis o Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
Other Causes of
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Call 911
or go to the hospital if toothache
is accompanied by: o Chest pain, jaw pain, shortness of breath, sweating |
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Call your
doctor if toothache is
accompanied by: o Persistent or severe toothache o Fever, earache, or pain upon opening the mouth wide |
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Diagnostic tests
that may be performed include: o ECG ( to rule out MI) |
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Medications
for toothache may
include: o Antipyretics, Analgesics o Celecoxib (Celebrex) o Acetaminophen (Tylenol) o Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, Ecotrin o Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (Nsaids) o Rofecoxib (Vioxx) o Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Medipren, Nuprin o Naproxen, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Aleve |
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