The terms “atypical odontalgia” is used in this context when the pain is confined to the teeth or gingivae whereas the term “atypical facial pain” is used when other parts of the face are involved. These pains are felt as constant dull aching pain without an apparent cause that can be detected by examination or laboratory studies. These pains mostly occur in women in the fourth or fifth decade commonly after undergoing a dental procedure.

For managing atypical odontalgia patient are counselled and reassured. Some of the Tricyclic antidepressants are useful apart from hormone replacement therapy which might be useful in some cases.