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A member asked:
My 3rd molar is growing and it makes my mouth so sore as well as my jaw..can't barely open my mouth. what should i do? :(
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See ur Dentist: There are many causes for tooth and mouth pain, some of them require treatment asap such as infections that can spread. See your dentist asap!
Answered 5/24/2015
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Infected: Obviously infected. See oral surgeon ASAP for exam/advice. Likely needs to be extracted.
Answered 5/24/2015
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