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I just wanted to know can abscessed tooth infection spread to your ear?

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Not usually: But infection can spread to all parts of your body via your circulatory system. Please seek treatment immediately.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

A tooth abscess: A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus, ear and to other areas of your head and neck. A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in your teeth or gums as a result of a bacterial infection. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. See your dentist ASAP.

Answered 9/17/2014

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