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
Tylenol can be used to treat a few different conditions, such as: mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and discomfort from a vaccine, says Walia.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Their toothache will be from your sweetness, not from candy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Just days ago, rider Williams had a toothache, giving the entire team a scare.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
When a patient described a months-long toothache, Dr. Shuree gave her some antibiotics and urged her to see a dentist in town.
—Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Their toothache will be from your sweetness, not from candy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Just days ago, rider Williams had a toothache, giving the entire team a scare.
—Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
When a patient described a months-long toothache, Dr. Shuree gave her some antibiotics and urged her to see a dentist in town.
—Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for toothache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothache
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothache. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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