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Will having bad teeth also cause bell's palsy?
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No: No, bell's palsy will have nothing to do with the state of your teeth.
Answered 4/13/2019
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IF...: If you develope an infection that affects the parotid gland or surrounding area, you may develope a facial palsy.
Answered 4/15/2019
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