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Is it normalto have headache with tooth abscess? pain for about a week before going to dentist. started antibiotic today
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If: If an upper tooth, yes. If a lower, no. Antibiotic will limit spread of the infection until the pills run out. To cure the infection requires physically removing the infected tooth material.
Answered 7/12/2016
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Referred Pain: Yes, it is possible. Now that you are being treated you should feel better.
Answered 7/12/2016
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Yes!: An abscessed tooth can surely give you a headache! As you are starting antibiotics, relief should take about 36 hours...see you dentist for definitive treatment and a real cute!!!
Answered 7/13/2016
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