Can a bad tooth cause throat pain?
I have a decaying tooth that needs to be extracted, and lately, I've been feeling a scratchy, sore sensation in my throat, especially on that side. Could my 'bad tooth' somehow be causing this throat pain?
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5 months ago
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Yes, a dental infection in the lower jaw can easily spread to the surrounding tissues and cause a sore throat. Since throat and neck issues can sometimes mimic thyroid discomfort, make sure you get a proper checkup from a doctor to rule out other things.
5 months ago
Gale me dard bilkul ho sakta hai agar daant me sadan ho toh. Aap thode garm pani me namak daal kar kulla kijiye, aaram milega. Aur acche daktar ko dikhana mat bhoolna.
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5 months ago
My mother used to say gargling with turmeric water helps with throat pain. However, if the pain is coming from a bad tooth, the infection needs proper medical clearing. Please visit a dentist soon to get it checked.
5 months ago
I had a severe infection in my lower molar last year and I could barely swallow because my throat was so sore. My dentist told me the infection was spreading downwards, and it cleared up only after my root canal.
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