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When you have an ear infection, do your teeth hurt?
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Usually not: But you can get ear pain (referred) if you have a dental infection.
Answered 9/10/2013
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You might: Sometimes you do get a referred pain to your teeth from an ear infection. Also check with your dentist to make sure your don't have a tooth issue as well as an ear infection.
Answered 9/11/2013
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