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My throat and ear started hurting only on left side and now the left side on inside of my teeth is swelling up on the bottom why?
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Possible abscess: Lower molars with root end abscesses will cause swelling in this area with pain radiating to the ear. This is due to the abscesses proximity to the nerve tha inner stages the lower jaw on that side. See an endodontist asap.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Referred Pain: A tooth or gum abscess can cause referred pain. The back molar teeth are in close proximity to the ear. The lower jaw nerve, which supplies blood in molar teeth, has a branch going to the ears. Some times it can be a confusing situation for the patient as both teeth and ear are feeling pain at the same time and only dentist can reveal the right reason after going through certain x-ray and exam.
Answered 10/7/2013
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Wisdom tooth: You may have an impacted lower wisdom tooth which has become infected. Ask your dentist to take an x-ray of the area to determine if there is a problem.
Answered 2/10/2013
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