Editing Toothache (section)

==Prevention==
Since most toothache is the result of [[dental plaque|plaque-related disease]]s, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease, the majority of cases could be prevented by avoidance of a [[cariogenic]] diet and maintenance of good [[oral hygiene]]. That is, reduction in the number times that refined sugars are consumed per day and brushing the teeth twice a day with [[fluoride]] toothpaste and [[Oral hygiene#Interdental brushes|interdental cleaning]]. Regular visits to a dentist also increases the likelihood that problems are detected early and averted before toothache occurs. Dental trauma could also be significantly reduced by routine use of [[mouthguard]]s in [[contact sport]]s.<ref name=Douglass2003 />