A swollen jaw usually makes your jaw look fuller than actually it is. An experienced dentist in Emergency Dentist London Pro explains the condition is caused by development of a swelling or lump on the jaw or somewhere close to it. In this condition you may experience stiffness in the jaws and there could even be pain and tenderness that not only affects the jaws but also spreads to the neck and the face.
Just like many other health issues there could be lot of factors behind the condition of swollen jaw. Some of the underlying factors behind this condition include the following –
·        A viral infection, an example is common cold
·        Something more serious than common cold, an example is mumps
·        Swelling in the jaw or swollen glands in the neck or the jaw is cause of cancer although such cases are rare
A dentist who deals with large number of cases involving swollen jaw on one side in London says swelling could also result from a severe allergic reaction which is anaphylaxis. This condition requires urgent intervention of a medical professional to provide the necessary care and treatment.
Case of Medical Emergency
If you or someone suddenly experiences facial swelling for no apparent reason then you should call the NHS helpline 911, visit the local emergency services near you or walk into the A&E room of the nearest hospital and it will properly diagnosed to rule out any major crisis in forming. A sudden swelling in the face along with that of the mouth and the tongue accompanied by a rash and difficulties in breathing usually indicate a more serious health condition. Facial swelling may or may not accompanied by any other symptom mentioned above but, in any case, get yourself properly checked immediately.
Causes behind swollen jawbone
Let us now explore the possible factors behind a swollen jaw and other typical symptoms.
Swelling in the glands
It is possible for the glands to swell when here is an infection or illness present explains a healthcare professional in London who also handles cases of sudden swollen jaw on one side. Our lymph nodes or glands easily respond to infection or illness resulting in swelling. Usually, the swollen nodes are close to the site of infection. Swollen glands in the neck are a typical symptom of cold although glands. It can swell because of infections caused by bacteria. This kind of bacterial infections requires antibiotic medications to get cure.
An infection leads to swollen glands; the skin over swollen glands appear reddish and tender to touch. These symptoms usually clear away automatically when the infection gets cured. Even cancer causes the nodes to swell, for example non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This type of swollen nodes is hard in texture and remains fixed in place. Usually, the swelling of the nodes last for over four weeks.
Suffering an injury or trauma
Suffering an injury or trauma from an accidental slip and fall may result the jaws to swell. Even a blow to the face may end up with the same result. In these cases, one is also likely to suffer from pain in the jaw as well as bruising. The condition of a broken or dislocated jaw requires immediate care and intervention from a qualified healthcare professional says a dentist who handles a large number of cases of swollen jaw on one side over the years in London. With a broken or dislocated jaw, it is usually difficult to open or close the mouth explains the expert.
Infections caused by viruses
Lymph nodes in the neck also swell due to infections caused by viruses. Examples in this context include mononucleosis and common cold. When the jaws become swollen due to presence of any viral infection, usually various other symptoms also show up. Some of these symptoms include the following – soreness in the throat, headache, fever and fatigue.
Infections caused by various bacteria
Infections caused by certain bacteria also result in swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck. Examples include bacterial tonsillitis and strep throat, etc. A number of other symptoms usually accompany this range of bacterial infections like enlarged tonsil glands, development or blisters or lumps on the gum, soreness in the throat, fever, redness or whitish patches in the throat, toothache and others.
Dental abscess (also known as tooth abscess)
When harmful bacteria in the mouth manage to enter into the innermost pulp chamber of the tooth the condition leads to development of dental abscess. Or tooth abscess explains a dentist who handles patients suffering from swollen jaw on the left side of the face. Presence of abscess in the tooth leads to formation of pockets full of pus. Under any circumstance, a dental abscess is a serious condition and the right treatment must be provided to a patient as soon as possible.
If the condition is ignored and untreated is swiftly spreads to the neighbouring areas like the jaw bone. The teeth nearby and the other soft tissues in the mouth. A tooth abscess shows few typical symptoms like – severe and throbbing pain in the tooth, gradually the pain spreads to the jaw, ear and the neck, swelling in the jaw. Which in advanced stages of the dental conditions spreads to the face resulting in facial swelling, redness or swelling of the gums. Even fever cannot ruled out at a certain stage of the infection. If you suffer from these symptoms or the majority of those. Please book an appointment with a dentist immediately and get yourself properly without any delay.
Pericoronitis
The condition of pericoronitis is actually an infection which results in swelling of the gums. The condition develops when the wisdom tooth does not come in or comes in only in part (also called partially erupted wisdom tooth). Mild symptoms of the condition of Pericoronitis include pain. And swelling of the tissues of the gum around the problem tooth and pus build-ups. When this condition is worse, it spreads easily to the neck and the throat. As a result, the swelling also affects your jaw and the face. The lymph nodes in the neck and the jaw also get enlarged.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsil glands; the condition is caused by bacteria or a virus. It is relevant to mention that tonsils are actually lymph nodes. That are found on each side at the back of the throat. Renowned dentists who also handle cases of jaw swelling on one side explain one of the most common symptoms of tonsillitis. Which is sore throat with swollen lymph glands in the neck and the jaw. In addition, throat several other symptoms to the condition also show up which include the following – painful swallowing, reddish and swollen tonsils accompanied by fever, hoarseness and pain in the ear.
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