Toothache is pain in and around the teeth and jaws. Another name for toothache is odontalgia. The main symptoms of toothache are:

• Tooth pain that is sharp, throbbing, or constant
• Pain when pressure is applied to the tooth
• Swelling around the tooth
  Fever or headache
  Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth

What causes toothache?

The main cause of toothache is tooth decay or dental caries.

Other causes of toothache are:

• inflammation of the dental pulp
• Periodontitis – inflammation of the
• Wisdom teeth
• Cracked tooth
• Filling that has fallen out
• Tightening of Dental braces.

How can I treat toothache?

How can I prevent toothache from happening in the future?