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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 Davantzis answered

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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.

Answered 3/10/2020

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Soreness: Probably related to the c racked tooth. You may therefore have an infection.

Answered 3/14/2020

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A member 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.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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