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Had abscess fixed on front tooth but why does my nose hurt now?
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Inflamed nerves: The nerves in the face have a very close proximity to one another, and the abscess may be affecting the nasopalatine nerve, causing you your discomfort. See the dentist who treated you to make sure the infection is gone.
Answered 6/3/2013
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