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What could be a cause of lower jaw pain?
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Need Consultation: Some things are: 1) infected tooth. 2) cavities. 3) gum disease. 4) malignant (cancer) 5) muscle dysfunction. 6) TMJ malfunctions.\ 7) etc., .
Answered 7/20/2015
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A few things: Trauma, tooth decay, infected tooth, periodontal disease, benign tumor, malignant tumor, muscle pain, TMJ (jaw joint) problems, ear infection(referred to jaw), See oral & maxillofacial surgeon to diagnose/treat.
Answered 3/31/2015
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