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Can inflammation in a tooth cause a lump swell beneath the jawbone?i can not see it but i feel it and when i turn my face into left. its rubbery and sometimes hurt
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Could be infection: You may have a low grade draining abscess. Best bet is to have a local dentist take a look.
Answered 8/31/2020
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Yes: Inflammation in a tooth usually caused by infection (abscess) which is now spreading to surrounding tissues and throughout your body. Please see a local Dentist or a root canal specialist an Endodontist, immediately
Answered 8/31/2020
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