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Hello! i wonder... i haven't brushed my teeth for 3 months or 4 months, this can lead to sore throat?
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Yes: As a general sign of oral hygiene un-brushed mouth could create problems. It could indirectly cause a sore throat but not specifically.
Answered 2/11/2017
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