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A member asked:
I have some kind of ball under my jaw/teeth on both sides. itis moveable but it does not hurt. sometimes it gets bigger, sometimes smaller. is it a normal part of body?
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Not Right.: Go see your dentist. Nothing normal is going to swell then go down and be movable. I don't want to guess. Just see your dentist.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Usually not normal: Usually if something changes in size then it is not normal. I would suggest seeing the general dentist or oral surgeon and let them evaluate it. You could also see your general physician to see if it is a gland that is a problem.
Answered 6/12/2017
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Probably normal: There are lymph nodes under your jaw. Often they are enlarged to some degree. If they feel similar size, it's probably just normal. If one feels much larger than the other then you could have an infection of some sort. If so visit your dentist or your md for further evaluation.
Answered 8/24/2016
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