HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it possible for a dental infection to cause swollen lymph nodes under the arm?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a doctor: It is very unlikely but if you have an infected tooth than you need to see a dentist. You must also see a doctor for your swollen lymph nodes.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/4/2020

4.6k views

Thank

Swollen lymph nodes: Not likely to be from tooth infection. You should check this out with your family doctor to see if it is a problem.

Dr Rubenstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Small swollen lymph node under arm about 1-1.25 cm. Very soft and moveable. No pain. No signs of infection?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Had dental infection > only 1 swollen lymph node for 2 months.Now 1 swollen tonsil.Had unprotected sex. Took truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) 36 hours later.Hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

1. How to differentiate staph infection in arm pit to swollen lymph nodes? 2. What does a higher WBC mean when having undiagnosable luq pain with otherwise normal X-ray and blood tests

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

The oral surgeon couldn't get me in for a consultation until February, but I'm struggling to calm swollen + bruised lymph nodes from the back of head to the armpit caused by impacted wisdom teeth. Any tips til I see the doc? Thank you?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long can lymph nodes stay swollen after an infection from your wisdom teeth? Took amoxicillin for 10 days, on the 8th day teeth got pulled. It's been 7 days since.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can a severe urinary tract infection cause body aches and swollen lymph nodes under arm pits?
What viral infections causes ear aches and swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpit?
Hi, I have sle but for days severe upper arm(l) lymph infection, 3 days on prednisone, not better at all.Other lymph also swollen, some hurt , others not?
Infection healed, lymph nodes increasing?! i had 3 swollen in underarm and now 1 in other arm. Behind back of my head, have 2 bumps and swollen gland?
Very small 1cm swollen lymph nodes under arms. Been there for a year or so. Very soft and moveable. No infection. Why is this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.