Question 1

can wisdom teeth infection cause pharyngitis and can wisdom teeth infection cause no fever?

Accepted Answer

Dental infections: Dental infections can spread to cause pharyngitis and may not always cause a fever in the early stages. Please see a local dentist  for an evaluation asap. Infections can spread quickly, and even be life threatening.

Question 2

can wisdom teeth erupting cause someone to have fevers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If an infection develops then it can cause fever. Also the pain may cause you not to eat and drink adequately and the resulting dehydration will also contribute to developing a fever.

Question 3

rotten wisdom teeth, food gets stuck inside. can that cause swollen neck glands, a low grade fever and feel sick all the time?on cipro (ciprofloxacin). just worried.

Accepted Answer

Seek treatment: You should make an appointment to either have a filling in the tooth if it can be restored or have it removed.  It will only get worse and can be quite debilitating, especially over the holidays (that's usually when these things flare up and become quite painful).

Question 4

if my nieces wisdom teeth are coming in, can it cause fever, sore throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless they are getting infected.

Question 5

is it normal to get headaches, fever when wisdom teeth come in?

Accepted Answer

Possibly if...: If any of the teeth are infected, it might result in a fever. Headaches are more likely to occur with erupting wisdom teeth.  However, in most cases, these two symptoms are probably unrelated. See a dentist to evaluate your symptoms from a dental standpoint and a physician, if necessary, regarding your headaches and fever.

Question 6

i recently had my wisdom teeth extracted. now im on my fifth day  and im still having pain on the side of the surgery and having fever.

Accepted Answer

See surgeon. : Since your are experiencing symptoms several days following your extractions, call your surgeon. He may want you to come in for an post/op evaluation, possible infection or dry socket. He may simply call some medication into the pharmacy. Don't hesitate.

Question 7

is it normal to experience fever, aches, and a general feeling of being unwell 2 days after having 4 wisdom teeth extracted. done under a general. ?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Fever and aches are usually not associated with wisdom tooth extraction. You may have an infection which may or may not be related to the extractions. Have your oral surgeon take a look and if not related, see your physician.

Question 8

why im having fever after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Possible Infection ?: Fever is usually not a normal part of extraction recovery.  You may have an infection. Call your oral surgeon for a follow up.

Question 9

i had wisdom teeth out (both upper, not impacted) over a week ago. have had low grade fever (99.4-99.8) ever since, also very fatigued, headache?

Accepted Answer

Tooth Extraction: Dental extractions by themselves do not cause fevers or fatigue. You may have an infection related or unrelated to the extractions. It would be wise to visit your surgeon for a post operative follow-up.

Question 10

my sister had all wisdom teeth removed monday & has fever, flu symptoms & excruciating pain & was told by dr that all of it's normal. poss. infection?

Accepted Answer

Always possible...: ... but her surgeon assessed her and said no infection, right? She may have actually caught the flu.

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Rotten wisdom teeth, food gets stuck inside. can that cause swollen neck glands, a low grade fever and feel sick all the time?on cipro (ciprofloxacin). just worried.

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If my nieces wisdom teeth are coming in, can it cause fever, sore throat?

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Is it normal to get headaches, fever when wisdom teeth come in?

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I recently had my wisdom teeth extracted. now im on my fifth day and im still having pain on the side of the surgery and having fever.

A member asked:

Is it normal to experience fever, aches, and a general feeling of being unwell 2 days after having 4 wisdom teeth extracted. done under a general. ?

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Why im having fever after wisdom teeth extraction?

A member asked:

I had wisdom teeth out (both upper, not impacted) over a week ago. have had low grade fever (99.4-99.8) ever since, also very fatigued, headache?

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My sister had all wisdom teeth removed monday & has fever, flu symptoms & excruciating pain & was told by dr that all of it's normal. poss. infection?

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