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.
1 Herbal tea: Herbal teas made with chamomile or echinacea often can quell mild toothache. 2  Ice pack: Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply it to the outside of mouth for 10 to 15 minutes every hour until pain subsides. 3  The ice will reduce swelling and calm agitated nerve endings in aching tooth.oothache. The most common cause of a toothache is tooth decay. Other causes may be an abscess, gum disease, a cracked tooth, or jaw problems. Sometimes, toothache may be due to sinus infection, viral infection, drug abuse, or vitamin deficiency.