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SWOLLEN JAW CHELSEA
CAUSES OF SWOLLEN JAW PAIN AND POSSIBLE TREATMENTS LONDON
One sign of an abscessed tooth could be jaw swelling. An infection at the root of a tooth is called a dental abscess. It indicates that a pocket of pus has developed in your jaw bone at the end of a tooth root. Untreated infection may manifest as gum swelling in the vicinity of the tooth. The face became infected with more severe infections. This results in facial swelling (cellulitis). This ailment is extremely dangerous. The swelling can spread swiftly once it starts. To find out what is causing the swelling and schedule the necessary treatment, you should give your dentist a call.
ENLARGED LYMPH NODES BENEATH JAW
A swollen lymph node beneath your jaw may indicate a non-dental problem, a tooth abscess, or pericoronitis. Visit your dentist or general practitioner to confirm the cause of the lymph node swelling!
When the gums are partially closed over your wisdom teeth, food particles and bacteria can become lodged under the gum flap that is still covering the tooth. This can irritate the gums and lead to the development of a pericoronitis infection if left untreated. This leads to:
- A “bad taste” in the mouth
- Enlarged neck lymph nodes
- Pain
- Gum tissue enlargement
- Having trouble opening your jaw
Your dentist will inspect your mouth to determine the wisdom teeth’s growth pattern in order to diagnose pericoronitis. The wisdom teeth’s exact alignment and whether or not they have somewhat erupted are both visible on an x-ray.
Cleaning with warm salt water and making sure food doesn’t get trapped under the gum flap might help treat a mild infection. Antibiotics are necessary if your jaw is painful and swollen, as this indicates that the infection has spread. In order to ease your discomfort until the infection goes away, you may try over-the-counter painkillers. You might require surgery to remove the gum flap or extract the wisdom tooth if pericoronitis reappears.
