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What Is The Treatment For Gum Infections In Teeth And Ear Pain?

Found out from my gp that i have early stages of pyorrhoea, on gums round my teeth which i have antibiotocs for and have seen a dentist, But can gum infections affect your throat as i get a consistant dry mouth and pain in the ears. As a side note i have seen an ENT doctor and my voice box is clear
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Yes, gum infection also can infect your throat.
Get the treatment done for your gum infection.Dry mouth can be the result of the medication you are taking for the infection. chew on a lemon once in a while to prevent dry mouth.

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What Is The Treatment For Gum Infections In Teeth And Ear Pain?

Yes, gum infection also can infect your throat. Get the treatment done for your gum infection.Dry mouth can be the result of the medication you are taking for the infection. chew on a lemon once in a while to prevent dry mouth. hope this helps.