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Suggest Treatment For A Lump In The Jaw Bone And Dry Mouth

I am experience excruciating pain in my teeth on the top and bottom on the left side of my mouth. I have a swollen lump on my jaw bone and under my neck. I went to my doctor and she diagnosed me with an obstructed salivary gland. I don't have a dry mouth and I don't see how this can make my teeth hurt. Does this sound right?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Yes your doctor is right these are due to salivary gland problem only. Mechanism of teeth hurting is via inflammatory irritation of underlying ligaments and nerve endings going inside mouth and roots of teeth.

Treatment includes:
• IV or oral antibiotics according to the clinical severity evaluation by the doctor
• Plenty of liquids orally or in cases IV fluids to maintain hydration electrolytes level
• Soft light diet (avoid all hard substances which need to be chewed more)
• Liberal use of anti-inflammatory drugs in adequate doses
• Avoidance of alcohol, smoking
• Regular follow-up for lump resolution and clinical progress

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Suggest Treatment For A Lump In The Jaw Bone And Dry Mouth

Hello, Yes your doctor is right these are due to salivary gland problem only. Mechanism of teeth hurting is via inflammatory irritation of underlying ligaments and nerve endings going inside mouth and roots of teeth. Treatment includes: • IV or oral antibiotics according to the clinical severity evaluation by the doctor • Plenty of liquids orally or in cases IV fluids to maintain hydration electrolytes level • Soft light diet (avoid all hard substances which need to be chewed more) • Liberal use of anti-inflammatory drugs in adequate doses • Avoidance of alcohol, smoking • Regular follow-up for lump resolution and clinical progress Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel