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Why is my inner side of the mouth is sore to touch and i feel slight pain the left side of the ear. the pain in the ear get's worse if i tune in songs?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Examination needed: See a dentist to evaluate your oral symptoms and a physician or ENT specialist to evaluate whether or not your ear pain is related to a dental issue.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See ENT: Your symptoms can be a minor or a serious problem. You need to be seen by an ENT doc to start with. ENT is head and neck specialist.

Answered 3/29/2015

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