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Is it normal to acquire tonsillitis after having teeth extracted?
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Tonsillitis; Teeth: There is no evidence to suggest that having teeth extracted increases the risk of tonsil infections.
Answered 2/25/2023
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No: No that is not a normal sequela.
Answered 10/21/2016
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