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Can the herpes zoster virus affect nerves that innervate teeth and cause tooth and jaw pain?

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In brief: Yes

Yes, more unusual area than normal, but Herpes Zoster can effect any nerve or dermatome.

Yes, more unusual area than normal, but Herpes Zoster can effect any nerve or dermatome.

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The infected nerve roots can cause referred pain depending on the site of the outbreak

The infected nerve roots can cause referred pain depending on the site of the outbreak

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