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Woke w pain & a swollen lower jaw (size of half a golf ball)under the bridge on lower back of mouth. could a popcorn kernel under bridge cause this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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It may have: started that way but am worried that you could have an abscess. Please seek dental eval asap.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

Woke w pain & a swollen lower jaw (size of half a golf ball)under the bridge on lower back of mouth. could a popcorn kernel under bridge cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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