Meaning & History. Probably derived from an old Indo-European root meaning heavenly, divine, related to dyeus (see ZEUS). Diana was a Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth, often identified with the Greek goddess Artemis. As a given name, Diana has been regularly used since the Renaissance. It became more common in the English-speaking world following Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Rob Roy' (1817), which featured a character named Diana Vernon. It also appeared in George Meredith's novel 'Diana of the Crossways' (1885).
These tests try to mimic what may be causing the pain, such as cold stimuli, biting or chewing pressure, and finger pressure on the gums. Sometimes, the cause of a toothache may come from somewhere different than where pain is actually felt.
While tooth decay is often the primary cause of a toothache, it's important for you to have a complete oral examination to determine the cause. Other causes of a toothache can include the following: 1  Infection. 2  Gum disease. 3  Grinding teeth (bruxism). 4  Tooth trauma. 5  An abnormal bite.