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Swelling below both jaws
My wife have swelling appearance below both jaws on neck but no pain. Montaux report shows infection, biopsy shows no sign of TB or Cancer, she have toothache problem since 8 months in the left side of jaws, the tooth filling is cracked, what could be the reason of swelling appearance? Pls advice...
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It may be a case of root canal but further diagnosis can be confirmed by an X-ray.
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She must be having space infection please visit to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for this problem.
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hello,
you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done. the swelling might be due to decayed tooth and infection to the root of the tooth. you need to get it treated.
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As per your details your wife suffers for space infection (ludwig's angina) immediately consult your dentist for needfull.
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