as in headache
pain in or near a tooth
He has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.
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Recent Examples of toothache
Excedrin Extra Strength, on the other hand, can be used for a broader range of pain, including toothaches and arthritis.
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
There is an ulcer on the gum near a tooth with a toothache.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
On a 50-point scale, complex regional pain syndrome is said to register at about a 42, higher than pregnancy and double the pain of a toothache.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The second is toothache, a call to visit the dentist.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
There is an ulcer on the gum near a tooth with a toothache.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
On a 50-point scale, complex regional pain syndrome is said to register at about a 42, higher than pregnancy and double the pain of a toothache.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The second is toothache, a call to visit the dentist.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothache. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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