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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Left Side Of Jaw

Ive had a numbness in the left side of my jaw for 3days now and currently now have a sore throat that feels like my throat is closing up when i eat or drink anything the only thing i am able to drink is water, i am 20yrs old im 5'1 and weight is 314lbs
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Dear Sir/ Mam,
Numbness in left side of jaw might be because of eruption of your third molar or wisdom teeth.Since important nerves and blood vessels passes near the erupting wisdom teeth, you may feel the numbness and throat pain.If your wisdom teeth is already seen in the oral cavity, check for any decay or infection .
Take a X-ray (OPG).Since the wisdom teeth is last one to erupt in the oral cavity there might not be enough space.If there is no sufficient space in the jaws or if the wisdom tooth is not in proper angulation it cannot comeout completely.
If there is no problem with your wisdom teeth, then suspect jaw joint (TMJ) problem.
Hope your query is answered.Please dont hesitate to contact me back for further doubts.Happy to answer you.
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Left Side Of Jaw

Dear Sir/ Mam, Numbness in left side of jaw might be because of eruption of your third molar or wisdom teeth.Since important nerves and blood vessels passes near the erupting wisdom teeth, you may feel the numbness and throat pain.If your wisdom teeth is already seen in the oral cavity, check for any decay or infection . Take a X-ray (OPG).Since the wisdom teeth is last one to erupt in the oral cavity there might not be enough space.If there is no sufficient space in the jaws or if the wisdom tooth is not in proper angulation it cannot comeout completely. If there is no problem with your wisdom teeth, then suspect jaw joint (TMJ) problem. Hope your query is answered.Please dont hesitate to contact me back for further doubts.Happy to answer you.