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Can flu/colds cause toothaches?
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No: No relation of flue or colds to any tooth pain or ache.
Answered 2/1/2021
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No: Colds and flu do not affect the teeth. Toothaches are caused by either untreated cavities, gum disease, or trauma.
Answered 1/5/2018
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Absolutely: Especially upper back teeth can hurt if your nose is stuffed because the roots of these teeth can abut right up against the inferior border of your sinuses.
Answered 12/24/2019
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