A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth. Minor toothaches can come from a temporary gum irritation that you can treat at home, or may be caused by Tooth decay, Abscessed tooth, Tooth fracture, A damaged filling, Repetitive motions - such as chewing gum or grinding teeth, Infected gums.
Symptoms may include: Swelling around the tooth, Fever or headache, Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth. Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only when pressure is applied to the tooth.