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I have swollen tonsil, ear and jaw pain..should i see a dentist or ent?

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Dr. Rajendra Tripathi answered

ENT: Ent will be able to help you or you can try you family/ medical doctor also.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2016

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