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Can A Wisdom Tooth Cause Acne?

I had my left wisdom tooth taken out about a year ago and found that since then i have had no acne breakouts. Recently i have had really horrible acne on my right side of my face and noticed that i can feel my wisdom tooth coming through so my question is, Can a wisdom tooth cause acne?
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Hello! Read your query.

Wisdom tooth has no relation with acne.Acne can have relation to hormonal changes in the body. It is just a co-relation you came across.In the past, the antibiotics prescribed for your tooth removal must have helped your acne.

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Can A Wisdom Tooth Cause Acne?

Hello! Read your query. Wisdom tooth has no relation with acne.Acne can have relation to hormonal changes in the body. It is just a co-relation you came across.In the past, the antibiotics prescribed for your tooth removal must have helped your acne. Regards.