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A member asked:
Can cavities make your neck hurt?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Cavities can infect the pulp of a tooth and that spread of infection can refer pain down to the neck.
Answered 3/25/2015
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Cavities stress: Stress, clenching, and grinding your teeth can... And it may mimic a cavity or tooth pain. Go to the dentist and get evaluated you may just need a night guard.
Answered 10/3/2015
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Maybe: There is nothing impossible. If you have many cavities and infected teeth you may be in pain all over your head and neck. See a dentist asap.
Answered 3/25/2015
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Yes: Yes, if the infection spreads beyond the tooth, into the soft tissue and lymph nodes of the neck. More likely with lower teeth.
Answered 7/8/2017
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