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Swollen jaw

2017-08-16 06:41:12
Left side jaw is swollen, not able to eat, swallow, pain. I guess it started day before yesterday when. i accidentally hit the gum with brush. Do you advise taking medicine or wait for it to recover
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Taking medicine is a better option if there is difficulty in having food and swelling.
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Try to take lukewarm salt water as a home remedy...take medicines if swelling persists

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