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What Does Swelling Under The Gums Indicate?

Should I go to emergency room....I had biopsy of lower right gum this past Wednesday. Now I have significant swelling of area under the gum on lower right side of jawline and under my chin, with much pain. I can barely swallow as it hurts and tongue is painful, as well. I have been taking percocet (generic), Advil, and Tylenol, but with little alleviation of pain. But the swelling continues to get worse.
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Hi

Thanks for the query.

The swelling is appearing like that of the lymph nodes under the jaw..

It can be due to infection and inflammation of the glands..

As the swelling is continuing to increase I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or your Physician and get evaluated..

For now you can take painkillers and do cool compresses over the swelling..

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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What Does Swelling Under The Gums Indicate?

Hi Thanks for the query. The swelling is appearing like that of the lymph nodes under the jaw.. It can be due to infection and inflammation of the glands.. As the swelling is continuing to increase I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or your Physician and get evaluated.. For now you can take painkillers and do cool compresses over the swelling.. Hope this helps. Regards. Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist