Swollen jaw

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Swollen jaw

Asked for Male, 26 Years

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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Dr. AIJIN A MOHAN Dental Surgeon 8 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. AIJIN A MOHAN

Dental Surgeon 8 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram

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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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