Can bad gums cause sore throat as mine is always red?

Q. could bad teeth and gums give you a bad throat,because my throat is red all the time

A. Dear S,

There is no obvious connection between a red throat and bad teeth/bad gums. The usual cause of a red throat is infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus ( Candida ). A long standing red throat should be checked out by your GP and treated accordingly. If you haven’t already done so please go and see your doctor to have this examined.

Regards,

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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