Can an impacted wisdom tooth cause health problems? I have been aware for the past 8 months that my lower left wisdom tooth is active. I can feel it just below the gumline and for about the past two months it has be a little achey. I am now having jaw pain, pain in other lower teeth on the left side(that have now shifted a little), achey left ear, sore throat, and slight headaches. I also have a bad taste in my mouth and mouth sores. All of the problems are mainly on the left side of my body.I also have slight pain in my throat when I swallow and swollen lymph nodes. I have been tested for mono, and hiv, thyroid disease and other health problems...all negative. I was told that a badly infected wisdom tooth left untreated could be serious and even life threatening. Could this be the root of all my problems?

Summarized question: Does impacted wisdom teeth cause health problems like little aches,  jaw pain, pain in the lower teeth, earaches, sore throat, and slight headache?