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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Jawline After Flossing Teeth?

A short while after flossing my teeth yesterday, I placed my hand on the side of my face and noticed that the area around my jaw line was tender and was slightly swollen. Should I see a dentist, the area feels warm to the touch. I've avoided chewing on that side of my mouth, although when I have it doesn't hurt.
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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The signs and symptoms mentioned makes it to be thought as a formation of an abscess in relation to any of tooth in that area( as you have not mentioned that is decay in any of your teeth).

Please visit a dentist and get it evaluated and get the decayed tooth filled.
If the swelling is due to the eruption of the wisdom tooth ,it will reduce once the tooth starts erupting and following the medication prescribed.

Do not apply hot bag on the external surface.
Do salt waster gargling.

Hope this was useful.

Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Jawline After Flossing Teeth?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The signs and symptoms mentioned makes it to be thought as a formation of an abscess in relation to any of tooth in that area( as you have not mentioned that is decay in any of your teeth). Please visit a dentist and get it evaluated and get the decayed tooth filled. If the swelling is due to the eruption of the wisdom tooth ,it will reduce once the tooth starts erupting and following the medication prescribed. Do not apply hot bag on the external surface. Do salt waster gargling. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.