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What Causes A Blister And Swelling In The Lower Jaw?

Been having the feeling that my lower jaw was swollen for almost a week now. But i experinced no pain but tingle. And last night, my brother said that my face looked swollen. And following morning I think that I felt puss or liquid like maybe what I was feeling, was a blister or something. I had a Dr visit then I first notice the tingle and she said she couldn't find anything. All I can think of is of the dentist visit I had last month. Any thoughts??
Fri, 16 Feb 2018
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Hi

Thanks for the query

If the jaw is swollen and you also feel pus can be due to abscess formation that can be due to any tooth decay
Other causes can be due to infection or obstruction in the salivary gland
So first of all you should get it checked and for this Dentists appropriate.

In case if it is due to tooth abscess then treating the tooth or getting it removed depending on condition of tooth can help. It has to be done followed by antibiotics and painkillers.
Secondly if it is due to infection in the salivary gland then antibiotics can help.

So first the cause has to be ruled out
Hope this helps.

Regards

Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes A Blister And Swelling In The Lower Jaw?

Hi Thanks for the query If the jaw is swollen and you also feel pus can be due to abscess formation that can be due to any tooth decay Other causes can be due to infection or obstruction in the salivary gland So first of all you should get it checked and for this Dentists appropriate. In case if it is due to tooth abscess then treating the tooth or getting it removed depending on condition of tooth can help. It has to be done followed by antibiotics and painkillers. Secondly if it is due to infection in the salivary gland then antibiotics can help. So first the cause has to be ruled out Hope this helps. Regards Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist