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What Causes Small Dent Inside The Jaw Above The Teeth?
My girlfriend has a small hole inside of the bottom of the jaw and about a half inch above her bottom teeth.She sent me a pic just now.It doesn't seem to be inflamed or infected.It appears to be about 3-4 centimeters in diameter and approximately 2 centimeters in depth.Very small but well defined.She do have acute dental problems,specifically her wisdom teeth and her top front row which she plans on having extracted.She's 28 years of age,a non-smoker and she doesn't do any drugs(including marijuana.She has issues with her heart,nothing serious.I believe she has murmurs to some degree.She works long hours so she's not a healthy eater.
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Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be abscess or draining sinus due to periapical or periodontal etiology,,it could also be ulcer,, either ways ask her do salt water gargle,,apply topical anesthetics gel and kindly check back with her oral physician for a check up and treatment.hope it helps,,take care,,
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