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I believe i have a 2nd degree burn in my mouth, but my jaw and teeth hurt in the same area. it's been over a week. what should i do?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

See a doctor / denti: I'm not clear if u accidentally drank hot liquids or why u think u have a 2nd degree burn. In any case, u shd get checked out by a doctor who can do an exam. Make sure u keep up ur fluid intake, no matter how painful, as ur health will get worse if u don't. Only drink cold liquids, it may help w/ pain & swelling. See an ENT doctor or a dentist for diagnosis & exam. U cd also try HealthTap Prime.GL

Answered 4/24/2016

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Mouth burn: See a dentist and get this checked. Meanwhile avoid hot, spicy and crunchy thing. Stick with a soft diet. Use OTC pain medications.

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist: Toothaches and jaw pain are common, but their sources can be different. See a dentist for evaluation and x-rays. For the burn in your mouth, all you need to do is take steps to soothe your discomfort. Use an anesthetic mouthwash or cold-sore medication to ameliorate the pain and eliminate infection.

Answered 11/23/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Need exam: Hard to say what you have going on, but anytime there is a sore area in the mouth that is slow in healing, I like to have the dentist/oral surgeon check it out asap. Never hurts to practice prevention.

Answered 11/5/2014

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