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A member asked:
Hi, tender area under jaw towards where wisdom tooth is. may be under it. wisdom is partly emerged, never had issues. no pain in mouth or on biting.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Don't know your age.: I recommend dental examination and the wisdom tooth may well be the issue.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Looks like: Looks like the inevitable caught up with you. Partially erupted (partially impacted) wisdom teeth act as a pump to wick bacteria into the jaw bone. You probably have an infection. Before it spreads and worsens, see an Oral Surgeon.
Answered 10/22/2015
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Wisdom tooth: Might be the problem. See a local oral surgeon for an evaluation.
Answered 10/22/2015
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