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What Causes Swollen Painful Upper Lip Along With Broken Tooth?
Question: I have a broken tooth and a chipped front tooth, yesterday, the front chipped tooth was sensitive to the touch and today, my top lip in swollen. Moderate pain. Why does my lip hurt?
Brief Answer:
On which side of the mouth is the broken tooth?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this broken tooth and the swollen and painful lips. The broken tooth would most likely cause repeated minor trauma to the lips .This way, the lip will respond with swelling and pain which is a classical reason why the lip is swollen and painful.
You are on good pain medications and am pretty sure that this will be controlled. I will recommend that you also send a picture to me for review and more insides to make sure we are not missing out on anything.
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I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
On which side of the mouth is the broken tooth?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this broken tooth and the swollen and painful lips. The broken tooth would most likely cause repeated minor trauma to the lips .This way, the lip will respond with swelling and pain which is a classical reason why the lip is swollen and painful.
You are on good pain medications and am pretty sure that this will be controlled. I will recommend that you also send a picture to me for review and more insides to make sure we are not missing out on anything.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Front right tooth is chipped. Only under the right front lip is very swollen and somewhat in pain.
Brief Answer:
Trauma from chipped tooth is reason for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Like I mentioned above, the chipped tooth is responsible for repeated traumas to this lip and that is why it is swollen. If possible, let your dentist make the edge blunt to avoid this. Otherwise, you may want to use protective gauze over it to avoid direct contact with the upper lip. This will prevent any further aggravation.
I wish you well. Keep me updated with the progress of your condition.
Trauma from chipped tooth is reason for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Like I mentioned above, the chipped tooth is responsible for repeated traumas to this lip and that is why it is swollen. If possible, let your dentist make the edge blunt to avoid this. Otherwise, you may want to use protective gauze over it to avoid direct contact with the upper lip. This will prevent any further aggravation.
I wish you well. Keep me updated with the progress of your condition.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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