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What is the cause of a swollen jaw that is half the size of a tennis ball? sore along the jaw line. no color distortion.
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Swollen jaw: Swollen jaw without trauma or injury is usually the infection. Please see a dentist right away. Have xray of jaw and possibly get antibiotic.
Answered 11/22/2013
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