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01 Aug 2006
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Hi Doctor,
Can a sore gum caused by a hole in the tooth cause fever, if so, why?
Thanks
Can a sore gum caused by a hole in the tooth cause fever, if so, why?
Thanks
CyberDoc
Dear Jan
Yes it can as the infection in the tooth can lead to bacteria getting into the blood stream triggering an immune response with fever. You can also get infection of the gum tissue.
Yes it can as the infection in the tooth can lead to bacteria getting into the blood stream triggering an immune response with fever. You can also get infection of the gum tissue.
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