Tooth pain: Tooth pain is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
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Toothache (medical symptom): Ache or pain affecting a tooth
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... Are there abnormalities on examination of the teeth or gums? A thorough examination of the teeth and gums may disclose dental caries, gingivitis, oral tumors, or alveolar abscess. ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... As physicians, we often neglect inspection of the teeth. We seem to expect the dentist to do this part of the examination for us. Multiple cavities are found in diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, and multiparous women ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve root of a tooth becomes irritated. Tooth infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain is a common presenting or incidental complaint; its etiology is often identified by a careful history and physical examination. In many cases, consultation with a dentist will aid in... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Toothache is included here not only because dentists might read this book but also because physicians are occasionally called on to manage toothache until a dentist can be reached. A ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain may arise from either of the two bones that hold the teeth in the jaw — the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw). Jaw pain also includes pain in the temporomandibular joint ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain may arise from either of the two bones that hold the teeth in the jaw—the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw). Jaw pain also includes pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Maxillary sinusitis ❑ Dental infection ❑ Temporomandibular joint dysfunction ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain may arise from either of the two bones that hold the teeth in the jaw — the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw). Jaw pain also includes pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where the mandible meets the... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain may arise from either of the two bones that hold the teeth in the jaw — the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw). Jaw pain also includes pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where the... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain may arise from either of the two bones that hold the teeth in the jaw—the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw). Jaw pain also includes pain in the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Toothache is included here not only because dentists might read this book but also because physicians are occasionally called on to manage toothache until a dentist can be reached. A histologic analysis of the tooth ... READ EXCERPTS »
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