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A 16-year-old female asked:
Hard,painful, and immovable lump below ear on jaw. had wisdom teeth removed a couple months ago, could it be bone/tooth residue stuck in paritod gland?
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Dr. Paul Williamsanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Lump on jaw: Possibly but unlikely - usually wisdom teeth come out intact - and any bony fragments are going to be large - is it on the jawbone? Usually parotid gland stones move with the parotid gland. If its on the jawbone - probably should get it checked out.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Probably not: Please return to specialist Oral Surgeon or General Dentist that removed your wisdom teeth for reevaluation. Referral to ENT may be prudent.
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