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Jawline moved up...to cheekbone?

2017-12-07 04:03:22
My 80-yr old aunt got all teeth extracted & after nearly 3-yrs, she has a huge swelling on her right cheekbone which is not painful but visibly her face structure looks tormented.... Doctor says the jaw-line has moved up....? Pls pls suggest.....
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You need to get an opg done. Any further advice can be given on basis of that only.

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Get a x-ray done of that region or opg in 1:1 ratio to check for any defect or any tooth root left. Then only some advice can be given. Tell her to do warm saline rinses( pinch of salt in lukewarm water).

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