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Ok this is a new one for me...i have a cystic pimple on my chin. when i try to pop it, i get severe pain in my middle/upper right jaw. every time i even touch it, the pain happens & its severe. ive been told i have tmj, but what would cause this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Innervation : Innervation of the jaw is supplied by the mandibular nerve which comes from the area of your jaw.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 2/12/2020

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Cystic pimple: May actually be a draining dental abscess. Please see your Dentist ASAP

Answered 2/13/2020

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A member asked:

Ok this is a new one for me...i have a cystic pimple on my chin. when i try to pop it, i get severe pain in my middle/upper right jaw. every time i even touch it, the pain happens & its severe. ive been told i have tmj, but what would cause this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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