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Can gum disease be linked with a toothache?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Frequently: The bacteria involved with gum disease can contaminate the nerve of a tooth causing acute inflammation and pain.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: Yes definitely. It's difficult to tell without an exam, but your gum disease and toothache may or may not be related. Gum soreness related to a toothache is usually due to an abscess which drains out of the tooth and then the pus or drainage finds it's way out through the gums. Also called a fistula, sinus tract, or "gum boil." get a thorough dental exam to find out what's going on.
Answered 11/8/2012
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Yes...can be: A toothache can be associated with an infected gum. I would suggest a consultation with a qualified dentist or specialist to determine the cause of the pain.
Answered 5/28/2016
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