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Every few months i will have some slight tenderness to hard poke at corner of lower jaw near ear and jaw joint. no other symptoms. what is it?
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Could be: Could be inflamed parotid salivary gland, infected lymph node from infected tooth or gums, sore temporals muscle, TMJ, and oh so many other possibilities. See your Dentist for an examination the next time your symptoms are active.
Answered 3/29/2017
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