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Does Infected Teeth Or Gum Cause Sore Throat?

I have had sore ears sore throat for 8months. I have been given various antibiotics and suffered exhaustion. Doc says it's a viral infection. Three months ago I was in pain with my tooth or gums or teeth so the dentist takes a tooth out. I have the same pain and sore throat again and have been told my immune system is low. I now need another tooth out and kneed to know can infected teeth and gums cause so much havoc to my body?
Fri, 23 May 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello thanx for queiry.it can cause secondary due to infected teeth,but since you have taken so many courses of antibiotics.get a sensitivity test to check for resistance and sensitivity to drugs..do salt water gargle..get an opinion of oral physician and ent specialist..hope it helps..take care.
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Does Infected Teeth Or Gum Cause Sore Throat?

Hello thanx for queiry.it can cause secondary due to infected teeth,but since you have taken so many courses of antibiotics.get a sensitivity test to check for resistance and sensitivity to drugs..do salt water gargle..get an opinion of oral physician and ent specialist..hope it helps..take care.