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I have a lump on my jaw line its been there for a while now, however just recently its started to get achy and sore, what could it be?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See DDS or MD: If it's inside your mouth see a dentist and if it's on the outside of your face see a physician. These things need to be seen firsthand in order to know how to proceed. If it's starting to get sore then the sooner you see someone the better.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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