Description

Toothache, or odontalgia, refers to pain in or around a tooth. It can result from various dental issues, including cavities, gum disease, or tooth fractures.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe tooth pain using various terms, but 'odontalgia' is the formal term to use in clinical contexts. Avoid colloquial terms like 'dolor de muelas' in formal settings, as they may not convey the same clinical precision.

Example Sentences

EN: She went to the dentist because she was suffering from a severe toothache.

ES: Ella fue al dentista porque estaba sufriendo de una odontalgia severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'toothache' with 'gum pain'; using informal terms instead of 'odontalgia'; mispronouncing 'odontalgia' as if it were a different term.