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Pain in the teeth with shingles..how come?
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Nerves: The virus that causes shingles usually lies dormant in nerves but when there is an outbreak the affected nerves become hyperactive and pain is very common. If the virus is living within the nerves that go to the teeth, well, there's your answer.
Answered 11/19/2019
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Nerve in the area: The nerves in the same area can be affected by the shingles virus also.
Answered 7/27/2012
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