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After a cold sore, is it abnormal to have what feels like a toothache and sometimes tingling pain on cheek (both on same side as sore)?

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Soft tissue ulcer.: A cold sore depending on how severe the lesions on the mucosal soft tissue lasts 7-10 days. An application of Abreva helps lessen the symptoms to 3-4 days. The cold sore may stimulate the Trigeminal V3 nerves on the cheek and face and cause tingling.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not abnormal: Referred pain over shared nerve branches.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, but after the cold sore resolves, dental pain should also resolve. If dental pain persists, see dentist.

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