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Can an infected tooth cause a stye?
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No: A stye is from plugged meibomian gland. Not tooth related.
Answered 9/13/2013
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VERY RARELY: Very doubtful, although any infection anywhere in the body can compromise your ability to fight an infection. See your dentist and/or opthamologist.
Answered 6/8/2015
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