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What is more painful cellulitis or tooth ache?

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Both: Both can be equally painful, but cellulitis is more dangerous b/c at the wrong place, it can lead to other serious infections or blockage of your airway.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Ron E. Bell answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Either can : It depends on the location, duration, size, source of the cellulitis. A tooth ache has the reputation of being one of the worst pains that a human can experience.

Answered 8/17/2013

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A member asked:

What is more painful cellulitis or tooth ache?

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