I had a sore throat Thursday and Fri, by Sat morning my right ear and jaw and teeth hurt went to DR. on Sat and she said I have an middle ear infection so put me on meds, I have swelling in chin and a red swollen lump has sprung up on my gums by a tooth that is so so tender, it has a crown on it but never had a root canal treatment, I remember chewing some REALLY HARD CHEWING GUM a day or two before I noticed any symptoms so do you think this could be possible absess tooth, I am see a dentist tomorrow?