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Is it normal to acquire tonsillitis after having teeth extracted?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsillitis; Teeth: There is no evidence to suggest that having teeth extracted increases the risk of tonsil infections.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/25/2023

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No: No that is not a normal sequela.

Answered 10/21/2016

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