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Will wisdom teeth cause ear pain?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom tooth pain: Can to refer to other nearby areas of the head such as your ears. That is not to say that you might not also have an ear infection. See your dentist for an evaluation who may also refer you to your physician.

Answered 3/16/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: You may experience pain in the back part of the jaw, ear ache, sore throat or pain in the side of the face or maxillary sinus.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom teeth: Yes they can. Most often, ear pain is caused form referred pain from lower wisdom teeth, but it can be from pain due to upper wisdom teeth. Go see your dentist and get an evaluation with X-rays. Your dentist can find the source of your problem and recommend necessary treatment.

Answered 9/26/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, but there are many other causes for ear pain. Best advice, see an oral surgeon for evaluation/recommendations.

Answered 12/23/2015

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