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Can cavities cause ear and jaw pain?
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Yes: When decay gets too deep it will cause pain sometimes a lot and it can refer pain to the ear. Quite common.
Answered 3/30/2019
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Definitely, yes: See your dentist for exam and x-ray and final diagnosis.
Answered 4/21/2017
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