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Will an impacted wisdom tooth produce inflammation of the parotid gland?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not usually.: You woudd have to have a major facial infection from the tooth to involve the parotid. Most if not all wisdom tooth problems are localized.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Unrelated anatomically. For best evaluation and treatment, have your wisdom teeth managed by a board certified oral surgeon

Dr Durando agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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