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Normal to have an earache after filling in tooth?

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no, but..: It could be your temporomandibular joint which is immediately in front of your ear. This would be true if your mouth was opened very far or for very long during your dental treatment.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/1/2018

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