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Q: Jaw Problem

asked by: x0x011 on July 14th, 2005

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When I woke up this morning I felt a small bump right beside my left ear. I moved my jaw around a bit and found that it was right at the joint. It is also tender when I touch it. When I open my jaw it feels like the lump spreads out, and its abit painful. It's not painful unless itouch it. Could my jaw be dislocated or something? To my recollection I havent hit my face or jaw on anything lately, the only thing I could think of it yawning too wide. I figured though if it was broken or dislocated I would be in a lot more pain and wouldnt be able to move it. Could I have a bone infection? Is this something I should see my doctor about right away, or wait a couple of days to see what happens?

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x0x011

replied on July 14th, 2005

Experienced User

Now that I think of it, it is probably an infection. On the same side I have a wisdom tooth coming in that has been very slowly poking through. I also wear a retainer at night which isnt always clean. Also I have been swimming at a public pool the past couple of days and I always get water in my ears. Could these be causes of a jaw infection? What are some of the symptom? What would the doctor do to treat it?

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