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If your gums get infected can it cause your lymph nodes to swell?
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Possibly: Any infection in the mouth can cause the lymph nodes to swell. Get it evaluated!
Answered 10/14/2013
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Yes: What is happening is the infection in your gums has bacteria and pus that drains away from your gum area and into the adjacent lymph nodes. You dont want this infection going through your body so see your periodontist who will treat your problem.
Answered 9/29/2016
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