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What Causes Painful Swelling Near Jawline And Lump Near Ear After Tooth Filling?

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

Question: Hi I had a broken tooth in back right side which gave me increased pain that i thought was an infection so my doctor gave me antibiotics for 3 weeks then i went to a dentist who took an xray and told me no infection but large roots that my nerve had rapt around and the tooth next door needed a filling. I got the tooth removed and filling fixed but have had severe pain and swelling in my jaw line into my ear and a lump comes up from my ear down. I am on Lyrica for back nerve problem and i have taken nurofen continuously and iced the area it has continued for 8 days now so i am seeking advice as to what to do thankyou

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for x-ray again.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

There can be 2 chief reasons for your problem:-
- either it could be some remaining root stump while extraction.
- it could be infection in adjacent tooth that is restored

To rule out you need to go for x-ray & then get it treated accordingly.

Meanwhile you may take analgesic.
If possible upload x- ray , so that i can give you suggestion.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

thankyou I shall go back to the dentist tomorrow. I cant upload xray as he has it.

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload recent x-ray post extraction

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can write your doctor's comments or prescription if available, I can find it.

I feel you should be fine soon.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar