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Can a tooth cause neck and shoulder pain? broken split back molar
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Yes, : Yes, a tooth that is broken and has become infected could cause neck and shoulder pain from spreading infection. With these symptoms you should be seen immediately.
Answered 3/4/2020
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It might: If a tooth is broken and split, it most likely needs to be extracted anyway, so have it extracted, and see how you feel. If the pain does not go away, see y our physician.
Answered 3/2/2020
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