Jaw Swelling
Jaw swelling may be caused by trauma to the jaw, a dental condition, and various bone disorders. The swelling could also be a soft tissue condition such as a cyst, hematoma, abscess, or other types of lumps. Acromegaly and gigantism
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Causes
Causes of jaw swelling include:
- Gingivitis
- Periodontal disease
- Jaw injury
- Jaw fracture
- Jaw cyst
- Jaw tumors
- Jaw hematoma
- Epulis
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