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Pain under left jaw esp when pressed, achy feeling. trouble swallowing recently happening no tooth pain, no wisdom teeth, can this be tooth related?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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Yes: Yes, can be dental disease or other problems. See an oral surgeon or ENT doc for examination

Dr Mammo agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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See a dentist: If you are experiencing pain, swollen lymph nodes, trouble swallowing and it does not go away or if you find it difficult to open your mouth, you should see a dentist for evaluation, x-ray and treatment.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

Pain under left jaw esp when pressed, achy feeling. trouble swallowing recently happening no tooth pain, no wisdom teeth, can this be tooth related?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Mammo agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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