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What Causes Jaw Ache?
Question: My jaw hurts. It is the gum area where teeth have been pulled years ago.
Brief Answer:
It cab be due to remaining rootstump.
Detailed Answer:
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Thera are various reaaons for jawache & it can be due to deeply decayed tooth in that area.In there is any remaining root stump during extraction, may also cause jaw ache.
Visit dentist & get proper diagnosis done.
Hope I answered your query.
Wishing you good health,
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
It cab be due to remaining rootstump.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Thera are various reaaons for jawache & it can be due to deeply decayed tooth in that area.In there is any remaining root stump during extraction, may also cause jaw ache.
Visit dentist & get proper diagnosis done.
Hope I answered your query.
Wishing you good health,
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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