Swelling and pain in the jawline may be due to apical periodontitis, periodontitis, periodontal abscess, or maxillofacial gap infection.
1. Apical periodontitis: When there is apical periodontitis in the lower teeth, it can lead to swelling and pain in the lower side of the jaw, and the scope of the lesion is usually more diffuse.
2. Periodontitis: mainly due to plaque, calculus and other stimulation of gum tissue caused by periodontitis, the patient can appear facial pain, occurring in the lower jaw can lead to swelling of the lower jaw.
3. Periodontal abscess: Periodontal abscess is a limited purulent inflammation, which can easily cause gum swelling and pain. If it invades the surrounding tissues, it may also lead to jawline swelling and pain.
4. Maxillofacial gap infection: mainly due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus haemolyticus infections, most of which are anaerobic-based mixed infections, manifesting as localized swelling, pain and discomfort in the jaw area.
It is recommended to eat a light diet during treatment, avoid spicy and greasy food, and maintain oral hygiene. If the symptoms persist for a long time, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment.