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Lower jaw pain
Pain and swollen in right lower jaw . Noticed in last 7 days only. It pains only when pressed over the swollen part of jaw.
Wt should I do? Or which specialist should I refer to?
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you can do warm salt water rinses as home remedy.but this will give u only temporarily relief.you need to visit a dentist and get it checked.get an xray done.if there is infection to the tooth get it treated.if it is related to wisdom tooth get it extracted.Best treatment for the wisdom tooth is to get it removed.
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Visit oral and maxillofacial surgeon for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
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It is due to infection in that tooth. It may require a Root canal treatment. You should visit to a dentist.
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visit to a dentist
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Any sort of swelling in mouth shows presence of an infection and abcess.
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Consult your dentist immeditey,he will do the needfull.
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Avoid any sort of self medications and visit dentist ASAP.
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To rule out any dental infection you would need to see a dentist first.
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An X-ray would definitely help since it's seven days since problem started.
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Most dental infections can be prevented with routine dental checkup.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
You need to see an Oral surgeon for further clinical/Radiographic examination.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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