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Left throat hurting with upper left tooth pain?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Possible abscess: Could be a dental (tooth) abscess that has spread into palate/throat area. Asap: seek consult from your dentist any time you have swelling or pain that accompanies a tooth ache--especially if the pain is distant or disrupts swallowing or breathing.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Tooth Pain: These could be related or coincidental. If you have an infection from the tooth or gums (abscess for example) it could result in swollen glands and a sore throat. Also pain can refer in the mouth, so a lower tooth could be the problem as well. I would have a dentist check for infection, else see an md for the sore throat. Antibiotics should only be prescribed when a definitive DX has been made.
Answered 7/9/2015
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See a dentist: Please see a dentist. It sounds like the possible spreading of an infection. This needs to be evaluated soon.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Oral surgeon: When an infected Probable) tooth is causing throat pain, time to see oral surgeon ASAP. If trouble breathing, go to ER now.
Answered 7/6/2015
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