What Causes Jaw Ache?

Posted on Sun, 27 Apr 2014

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Sun, 27 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : My jaw hurts. It is the gum area where teeth have been pulled years ago.

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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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