toothache

noun

tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

Examples of toothache in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Depending on the cause of pain, toothaches can be acute (temporary) or chronic (long-lasting).3 How Tooth Pain Presents Tooth pain may affect different parts of your tooth. Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 While experiencing toothache pain, avoid hot, spicy, and acidic foods that could increase pain. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024 This can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, toothache, sensitivity and ultimately tooth loss. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 The pain most often occurs in the lower back, joints, arms, legs and core, and patients describe it in almost every possible form: sudden, throbbing, sharp, but also steady and gnawing like a toothache. Emily Sohn, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothache 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothache was in the 14th century

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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothache. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtü-ˌthāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or near a tooth

Medical Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

called also odontalgia

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