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My 3 years old son suddenly got hard ball and settling under jaw joint. . what is this?what should i do now?
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See a pediatrician: All pains about the mouth and the face to be of dental origin until proven otherwise. Dental infection due to tooth abscess, gum abscess or combination of both. It is always good to check with your pediatrician.
Answered 3/26/2015
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Seek help: Could be many things, including abscessed tooth, fractured jaw, displaced disc in joint, etc. See your dentist or an oral surgeon immediately.
Answered 3/26/2015
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