Aerodontalgia (Noun)
Meaning
Pain in the teeth that results from a change in air pressure (as in flying or mountain climbing).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dentist explained that the patient's tooth ache was likely caused by aerodontalgia triggered by their recent flight.
- As the plane took off, she felt a sharp stabbing pain in her tooth, a classic symptom of aerodontalgia.
- Mountain climbers should be aware of the risk of aerodontalgia at high altitudes.
- During scuba diving lessons, instructors warn students about the potential for aerodontalgia when descending rapidly.
- On their flight home, he experienced severe aerodontalgia due to the formation of gas bubbles in his teeth.