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I get terrible eye pain only while sleeping at night. this only occurs during sleep. could this be referred pain from a tooth infection? is it safe to have a bad tooth removed while having this issue with the one eye hurting and tearing often during
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Abscess: It is unsafe to leave an infected tooth untreated. See a Dentist immediately.
Answered 6/11/2018
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Consult eye doctor: Opthalmologist should be consulted first for your eye condition. Once he clears you, The bad tooth can be treated with root canal or extraction, depending upon the condition of the tooth.
Answered 4/23/2020
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