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A week ago i had a lump on the right side of my jaw. it was very painful when touched. two days ago i noticed the tenderness has moved up to my cheek?

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Lump: It could be acute alveolar abscess (dental abscess). See a dentist.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2015

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