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Suggest Remedy For Painful Bumps In Jaw

For about a week and a half now my right side of my jaw has been hurting. It s painful to to open my mouth wide, and chew heavy food. I feel a little bump on the right side of my jaw about an inch under my ear. I ve never felt that bump before, so I don t if that s causing the pain. I m scared it might be something bad...
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain and swelling across the jaw can be secondary to tooth infection, that has resulted in cellulitis involving masseteric and ptrerygomandibular space infection, which results in trismus. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly either with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic)
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Bumps In Jaw

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling across the jaw can be secondary to tooth infection, that has resulted in cellulitis involving masseteric and ptrerygomandibular space infection, which results in trismus. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly either with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic) I hope I have answered your query, take care.