Question 1

face is sore and slightly swollen on the right side from the bottom of my cheek bone to my jaw line. its very tender and feels bruised. what could be?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: It could be many things.  A detailed history taken by a medical professional will help to narrow the possibilities.

Question 2

mouth has overall been feeling weird. bad breathe even though good thorough brushing the night before, jaw cheek bones sore, lips very dry. worried?

Accepted Answer

You may be very ill: KristofferL, if you have no GUM issues or painful teeth, this could mean a buildup of toxic chemicals in your system coupled with dehydration.  Please drink LOTS of water, try carefully brushing your tongue, avoid all alcohol and OTC meds,, and see a doctor very soon if it doesn't clear up.  
If you DO have dental or gum issues, these should be evaluated and treated by a dentist or other provider.

Question 3

i have a sore on the inside of my check by my jaw bone?

Accepted Answer

More info: Hi, is the sore painful or painless? is it a recurring problem? Any hx of oral sex recently? How's ur oral hygiene?

Question 4

i have a red rash on both side of my lower cheek close to my jaw bone. they itch and are a little bumpy. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Red rash : The red itchy rash may be the hives. Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for relief.

Question 5

i have a sore bump that been hurting for a cuple of hours , i barly notice it last nite, i smkoe , n drink. its right under my jaw bone        ?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node : Tenderness of lymph node suggest injury or infection in mouth.

Question 6

can tmj dysfunction cause swelling near the jaw bone and into the cheek? mine will sometimes be swollen. also can it cause swallowing problems too?

Accepted Answer

Various swelling: Often, associated with TMJ or actually caused by TMJ or causes TMJ are areas of swelling in certain areas of the jaw.  Often these swellings are caused by muscle problems and spasms of the jaw muscles.

You should make an appointment with a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate you and help you.

Question 7

for 2 days after a hit on the cheek: acute constant pain in the right cheek/jaw bone and slight blood in the mucus from the right nostril. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Possible fracture?: Need to have this checked out. Ct scan of facial bones may help answer this question. P.S.-i went to ps173 there.

Question 8

for three days, have had a small swollen spot left of my chin above jaw bone.  i say "spot" because it doesn't feel like a pea or something particularly round.  have been having numbness that comes and goes in my left side of lips and left chin/cheek?

Accepted Answer

: Something is definitely wrong and you need to be checked by a dentist or dental surgeon immediatey. Please do not delay.  Numbness affecting the lips needs to be evaluated because of the possibility of bone and nerve damage.

Question 9

tender in hollow behind rt earlobe by jaw bone and some soreness sometimes runs down neck.why?

Accepted Answer

This may be...: A serious infection of a part of the skull bone called mastoiditis. You should see your primary doctor or an ENT for further work up of this.

Question 10

my jaw aches, my face bones feel tender to touch across my nose, cheek, temple and jaw. what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

See orofacial pain: Specialist.  You need to have someone determine what is causing your symptoms.  It could be from a number of things and needs to be diagnosed.

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Face is sore and slightly swollen on the right side from the bottom of my cheek bone to my jaw line. its very tender and feels bruised. what could be?

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Mouth has overall been feeling weird. bad breathe even though good thorough brushing the night before, jaw cheek bones sore, lips very dry. worried?

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I have a sore on the inside of my check by my jaw bone?

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I have a red rash on both side of my lower cheek close to my jaw bone. they itch and are a little bumpy. what should i do?

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I have a sore bump that been hurting for a cuple of hours , i barly notice it last nite, i smkoe , n drink. its right under my jaw bone ?

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Can tmj dysfunction cause swelling near the jaw bone and into the cheek? mine will sometimes be swollen. also can it cause swallowing problems too?

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For 2 days after a hit on the cheek: acute constant pain in the right cheek/jaw bone and slight blood in the mucus from the right nostril. what to do?

A member asked:

For three days, have had a small swollen spot left of my chin above jaw bone. i say "spot" because it doesn't feel like a pea or something particularly round. have been having numbness that comes and goes in my left side of lips and left chin/cheek?

A member asked:

Tender in hollow behind rt earlobe by jaw bone and some soreness sometimes runs down neck.why?

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My jaw aches, my face bones feel tender to touch across my nose, cheek, temple and jaw. what can i do for this?

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