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Is A Small Lump Coupled With Tooth Ache On The Same Side Harmful?

I noticed today that I have a small lump on the left side of my neck. It is located just under my jaw bone. I don't feel ill, nor do i have a fever or a sore throat. The only complaint i have is a small dull ache in my lower tooth on the same side. Should I be worried that this is cancer?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the lump below the jaw bone could be because of tooth infection resulting in abscess formation. or it can be an enlarged lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. consult a oral physician and take a radiograph of that tooth and rule out the pathologies. you can take a course of antibiotics for the infection. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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Dentist, Endodontics ,  Dr. Himesh Jain's  Response
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.
You should not be worried about the lump being cancer. It could probably be due to infection spread from concerned tooth.
You should visit a dentist for proper oral and radiological examination and treatment of the same.
Hope my answer will help you.
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Is A Small Lump Coupled With Tooth Ache On The Same Side Harmful?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the lump below the jaw bone could be because of tooth infection resulting in abscess formation. or it can be an enlarged lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. consult a oral physician and take a radiograph of that tooth and rule out the pathologies. you can take a course of antibiotics for the infection. i hope my answer will help you. take care.