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Hard Lump On Lower Right Jaw Region
my 1 1/2 yr old just develop a hard lump under her lower right back jaw area. Could it be dental related since her molars haven t come in yet or is it more of an issue with her lymph or salivary gland(infection)?
Sun, 10 Apr 2011
hello,
continue the given antibiotic upto the date doctor mentioned if there is no progress its better to visit a pedodontist as soon as possible and treat early.. take care.
continue the given antibiotic upto the date doctor mentioned if there is no progress its better to visit a pedodontist as soon as possible and treat early.. take care.
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The Lump (swelling) could be because of some other infection as well if not dental.. Consult with either your dentist or your pediatrician at the earliest as you do not want the infection to spread elsewhere.
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