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Can infected root canal cause muscle wasting in face?
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No: But get this treated with antibiotics, as a dental abscess can be a nasty experience.
Answered 10/21/2015
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Nope: Please have a dentist treat the tooth before the infection spreads.
Answered 10/21/2015
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