Gingivalgia

/ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvælˌdʒə/ noun

Definition

Pain or discomfort in the gums, typically caused by infection, inflammation, or gum disease.

Etymology

Compound of Latin 'gingiva' (gum) and Greek '-algia' (pain). The term was coined in medical terminology to describe specifically gum-related pain.

Kelly Says

While most people can tolerate a toothache, gingivalgia is often more diffuse and harder to locate—and that's the tricky part, because patients with severe gum pain sometimes get misdiagnosed with migraines or facial neuralgia since the pain can radiate throughout the jaw and face.

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