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Could The Pain In My Wisdom Teeth Cause Swelling In Tonsil?

My wisdom teeth have recently started coming in, the last week or so they have gotten some what painful. The last three days now I have had a one swollen tonsil, the left one. I am wondering if this is caused by my wisdoms or what it is and what I should do? your answers are very much appreciated. thank you
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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Hello,
Actually the thing which you are feeling swollen is not tonsil it is actually lymph node which is swollen because of the eruption of wisdom teeth.
There is nothing to worry about it, but still if you are feeling severe pain then you should visit a good dentist.
Hope it will help you.
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Could The Pain In My Wisdom Teeth Cause Swelling In Tonsil?

Hello, Actually the thing which you are feeling swollen is not tonsil it is actually lymph node which is swollen because of the eruption of wisdom teeth. There is nothing to worry about it, but still if you are feeling severe pain then you should visit a good dentist. Hope it will help you.