Can cavities cause lymph nodes to swell?
I have swollen glands in my neck, and I also have a few cavities that I've been neglecting. My mother thinks they might be related. Can cavities cause lymph nodes to swell?
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7 months ago
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Hey, don't worry too much. When a cavity gets deep and causes an infection in the tooth, the lymph nodes under your jaw can swell up because they are trying to fight the bacteria. Just visit a dentist soon and they will help clear up the infection safely.
9 months ago
I was actually looking this up recently because my cousin had a swollen neck node. Turns out, any dental infection or untreated cavity can definitely trigger those lymph nodes to react. It's just the body's defense mechanism doing its job.
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6 months ago
Yes, this happened with my daughter last year when she had a deep cavity. The doctor told us the swollen node was just a reaction to the tooth infection. Once we got her tooth treated, the swelling went away completely in a week.
4 months ago
Look, if your lymph nodes are swollen, it clearly means the cavity has turned into an infection. Don't wait for it to heal on its own because it won't. Go to a dentist, get an X-ray, and start the proper treatment immediately.
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Warm salt water gargles can help soothe the mouth and reduce some local discomfort. However, since your lymph nodes are swollen, it means the infection is spreading. Please consult a dentist doctor instead of relying only on home remedies.