Dix Hills, NY
A 26-year-old female asked:
First i had a ear ache, now i have pain on the side of my tongue & down the side of my throat. i dont see a sore on tongue or gums. its bothering me. going to dentist tomorrow, but what could this be? i cracked my tooth last week on same side.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Cracked Tooth: I think you may have diagnosed your issue... that cracked tooth. If it has decay and/or the crack is deep you will experience those symptoms.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Soreness: Probably related to the c racked tooth. You may therefore have an infection.
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