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Does The Removal Of Wisdom Teeth Cause Tonsillitis?

I have tonsillitis atm i had my 2 right wisdom teeth removed in april, just wondering if wisdom teeth can cause the infection? My top left has just started popping out and bottom left is impacted. Had problems last yr aswell maybe when my right had popped out but not entirely sure on that
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain as the wisdom tooth was removed in April it is not the cause of tonsillitis but in case if you are having impacted wisdom tooth or an erupting wisdom tooth then in case if here is inflammation of the gum flap that surrounds the wisdom tooth then the inflammation can cause Tonsillitis due to close vicinity with the wisdom tooth..

Nothing to worry, consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and in case of gum inflammation antibiotics like Azihromycin or Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and warm saline gargles will relieve both the gum and the tonsil.

In case if there is no inflammation of gum flap then also antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles and steam inhalations will help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does The Removal Of Wisdom Teeth Cause Tonsillitis?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain as the wisdom tooth was removed in April it is not the cause of tonsillitis but in case if you are having impacted wisdom tooth or an erupting wisdom tooth then in case if here is inflammation of the gum flap that surrounds the wisdom tooth then the inflammation can cause Tonsillitis due to close vicinity with the wisdom tooth.. Nothing to worry, consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and in case of gum inflammation antibiotics like Azihromycin or Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and warm saline gargles will relieve both the gum and the tonsil. In case if there is no inflammation of gum flap then also antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles and steam inhalations will help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.