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Got diagnosed with strep throat b and am on second day of antibiotics. having a horrible headache and now my teeth and gums hurt is this normal?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not abnormal: Referred pain from the inflammation and infection can cause your teeth and gums to hurt. Should pass when the throat infection clears up.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2019

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