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Why do i have pain in my neck from a tooth infection?
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Lymph nodes: The pain may come from infection spreading into the lymph nodes. Also infection follows the path of least resistance.
Answered 10/21/2013
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Swollen Glands?: The infection my swell and/or glands in the area of the infection may swell in response to the infection. If the infection is in a lower teeth, your neck may hurt. Please contact you dentist.
Answered 3/24/2020
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