HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Jaw

default
Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015
Question: Ihave a swelling on my jaw line near my ear It hurts to chew .
doctor
Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be related to Parotid gland or wisdom tooth..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms swelling over jawline near the ear can be commonly due to 2 reasons..

1. It can be due to inflammation of the gum flap around wisdom tooth known as PERICORONITIS which occurs due to food lodgment between the gum flap and tooth causing bacterial infection..

2. If the swelling is also present in front of the ear then it can be due to infection in the Parotid gland..

A thorough clinical examination by an Oral Physician is needed to be done for proper diagnosis and treatment..

As of now to relieve pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.
I would prefer to do cold compresses as if there is inflammation warm compresses will increase Inflammation and pain..
Do warm saline gargles..
Take a soft diet.

Any more queries and questions are most welcome..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Honey Arora

Dentist

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 14092 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dentist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Jaw

Brief Answer: Can be related to Parotid gland or wisdom tooth.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain and presentation of symptoms swelling over jawline near the ear can be commonly due to 2 reasons.. 1. It can be due to inflammation of the gum flap around wisdom tooth known as PERICORONITIS which occurs due to food lodgment between the gum flap and tooth causing bacterial infection.. 2. If the swelling is also present in front of the ear then it can be due to infection in the Parotid gland.. A thorough clinical examination by an Oral Physician is needed to be done for proper diagnosis and treatment.. As of now to relieve pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. I would prefer to do cold compresses as if there is inflammation warm compresses will increase Inflammation and pain.. Do warm saline gargles.. Take a soft diet. Any more queries and questions are most welcome.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.