HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Lips And Gums

I am concerned about the left connective tissue between my lower lip and gum. The tissue appear to be tightening and can be painful at times when I am eating. The muscle in my left jaw appears to be losing mass; it is markedly thinner than the right side of my jaw. Additionally I am experiencing some nervous disorder in the face, particularly around my eyes and mouth. What could be the cause of this, please?
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain it seems that you have an inflammation of the labial frenulum that can be due to traumatic injury with some hard food or toothbrush, it can also be due to burning with hot foods or chemicals like concentrated solutions of mouth wash etc..
Secondly thinning of muscles of one side of face along with nerve related problems can be due to Facial Nerve dysfunction that is seventh cranial nerve and supplies muscles of face..
Consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like CT SCAN, MRI etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
As of now take Vitamin B complex supplements and do alternate warm and cool compresses over face..
The Physician will also advise you Physiotherapy along with medication.

Hope this helps..

Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Lips And Gums

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain it seems that you have an inflammation of the labial frenulum that can be due to traumatic injury with some hard food or toothbrush, it can also be due to burning with hot foods or chemicals like concentrated solutions of mouth wash etc.. Secondly thinning of muscles of one side of face along with nerve related problems can be due to Facial Nerve dysfunction that is seventh cranial nerve and supplies muscles of face.. Consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like CT SCAN, MRI etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now take Vitamin B complex supplements and do alternate warm and cool compresses over face.. The Physician will also advise you Physiotherapy along with medication. Hope this helps.. Regards.