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Could the cavity or hole cause ear pain as well?

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Maybe: The ear drum and jaw share a nerve. There are times when tooth/jaw pain can be triggered by an ear infection as well as the other way around.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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