Can an extremely sore throat (possibly strep) be connected to an extremely painful wisdom tooth?

For five days now I have had an incredibly sore and dry throat (its not worsening, but isn't getting better either), which may be strep now that I think of it....but at the same time the sore throat started, my upper right wisdom tooth started to get swollen and sore and painful around where its coming through my gums, but it didn't bother me before, until this sore throat began on Monday. Could the two ailments be related? And if so, should I go to the regular doctor for the sore throat, or straight to the oral surgeon for my wisdom teeth? I have no insurance, so I can't afford to go to both. One can give me antibiotics and it will treat both infections, if this is in fact strep and tooth abscess. Are there any doctors or smart people who can guide me as to where to go or what to do? Thanks!