Why does the eruption of the first molar (in a 7 yr old) cause swelling under the chin?
436095
Unless its getting abcested (check the gums around the tooth for any puss or if the area around his tooth is extremely red)then its probally fine, sometimes when a tooth is having a difficult time coming through it can cause some swelling around the jaw or chin and can be pretty painfull.  I would give him some tylenol for the pain as needed.
234087
hi i had something like this too- got cortison injected etc...and the dermatoligist could not find a reason- a while later I found teh solutuion myself- i was not feeling "happy" at the time- not very happy relationship, as soon as this was over teh swelling never occured again
1151610
I'm in the same situation as you are. i had a upper denture put in last week and i cant close my lips without my chin looking wrinkled. and if i relax i look bucktoothed too. the first day was the worst but each day it gets a little better. \n\nIve had to go in every day for adjustments its been to painful to even bring up the issue about making it less bulky. I'm calling them tomorrow about that though he mentioned before that he was going to file down the front so it wasn't so full. \n\nafter the gums shrink some and all the necessary adjustments are made i don't think it will be anything like it is now. that's what I'm hoping for. don't worry about it, i think its normal.
219261
When a tooth is extracted, a wound will occur in the site of extraction which will heal completely after a week. During the healing process, a local inflammation occurs, as there are lots of bacteria in the place. This immune defense usually involves the local lymph nodes. lymph nodes are organs that help in developing immune cells and activate when a local inflammation is present. The activation of these organs leads to their enlargement and tenderness. This enlargement may be felt as if something is stuck in your throat. you may even experience pain. Other symptoms of tooth extraction are local swelling, pain, chronic hemorrhage and etc. If the problem continues to bother the individual, some dentists suggest an antibiotic therapy, which of course. I hope the answer helps!
496512
Just my 2 cents\n\nMake sure he doesn't have a hidden infection.  A lot of parents just look at the teeth.  Make sure you lift his lip up and look at the loose gum tissue.  It can take a month or more to develop an infection, he could develop a little lump.  If it happens then take him to the Dr. \n\nAbout the advice above.\nBaby root canals are not like adult root canals.  Just because the tooth will fall out is not a reason to not do the standard treatment.  We do these things for a reason. Some people think we just want to scam you, If your child looses a tooth pre-maturely his jaw, in this case the maxilla may not grow enough,  Hell with todays diets it's hard to get them to grow as it is.  It pisses me off when people make up stuff.  \n\nGood Question
131366
Sounds to me like they are partially impacted and if this is the case, they are never going to fully erupt.  Get to an oral surgeon so he or she can extract them for you.  Keeping them could cause problems with your other teeth as they are pushing against them and this could cause crowding or even decay on the tooth it is pushing against as you aren't able to clean this area very well.
1124468
you really need to communicate with this dentist. sometimes things don't show up right away but regardless someone needs to get to the bottom of this swelling pronto and the dentist will know where to start
1116505
It could be refereed pain.  Pain coming from either another tooth in that area or even above that area.   The mouth is very tricky when it comes to figuring out where the actual pain is coming from.  best thing to do is go to your dentist.  until then try taking some Advil (no more then 800mg every 6 hours).  You can also put ice on that side of your mouth which can help with the pain and if you have any swelling.  Put the ice on for 10 Min's, take it off for 10 and then back on for 10.  Do this for 30 Min's.  What ever you do, DONT PUT HEAT ON IT!  If you have an infection, it can get worse.  Good luck.
524063
probably because the gum tissue on that specific area has receded (reduced its height), exposing the cervical portion of the tooth, that contains millions of microtubules that directly connect to the pulp tissue(nerve )of the tooth, thus causing an instant response to the cold stimulus.
907032
i am a dentist and i'll answer u with no charge! :) , u didn't state ur age , but i think it is what we call (late crowding) due to the eruption of wisdom teeth . if ur wisdom teeth are still erupting it might get worse. but if they're fully erupted then u have two options: either accept the new allignment or have ur wisdoms removed and orthodontic treatment following that.
981494
Cracks at the side of the mouth aren't all that normal, they can be a sign of anaemia, particularly if they look like this;\nhttp://www.dentistry.leeds.ac.uk/biochem/lectures/nutrition/Intro/angular.jpg
953513
No.. doesnt sound like an infected gland to me.... I think you need to get to a doctor asap, and have him check it out. And when i say doctor.. i'm NOT talking about a Dentist!!! Thats beyond our control. Sorry........
659449
There were sites for various "remedies", but the most complete information is on the site in the sources section. It looks like the swelling is a symptom of something else and you should see a doctor if it doesn't go away by itself pretty quickly.
457570
It is probably a swollen lymph node if it is under the angle of the mandile (corner of the jaw, and in front of the sternoclediomastoid muscle (the one from the bottom of the back of the ear (the mastoid bone) that goes down to the middile of the sternum (breastbone) at the notch. Check to see if when you crane your neck forward the lump is just in front of the muscle that becomes prominent as you push your head forward - if so it increases the likelihood it is a harmless lymph node swelling - not all lymph node enlargements are harmless though (and it will need to be seen by a physician). Harmless causes include reactive lymph node from tonisllitis, viral pharyiogitis, cystic acne chanegs, tooth infections and more.\n\nOther masses in the neck include thyroid masses (cysts and tumors) salivary masses (inferior parotid gland or submandibular gland, epidermal inclusion cysts and more.\n\nI think the biggest reason to see a docotr is to make sure an alien spider did not lay eggs under your skin in that area while you were sleeping last night. (just kidding)\n\nGood luck. Go see the doctor, but don't loose sleep over this - it is probably harmless.
581342
It sounds like it's just a small piece of food that got trapped under the gum line and has caused a small tender mass to grow.  VERY COMMON.  It happens to me about every 3-5 years.  I had a case of it just last week and got rid of it in 24 hours.  Maybe less.\n\nBefore making an appointment with your dentist, try this first.  It's what MY dentist told me to do and it works every time.\n\nRinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide(you can find it in the drugstore near the antiseptic section somewhere.)\nSwish it around in your mouth for a full minute.  DO NOT RINSE with water.\nIT WILL FOAM LIKE CRAZY in your mouth while it's killing that bacteria and you will want to rinse with water but DON"T.  Don't swallow it either.  Keep spitting.\n\nYou will just have to keep spitting out foam for about 10 minutes after you spit it out.\n\nIt is annoying but do this 3 times a day.\n\nIf your case is a typical one, it shouldn't take more than 2 days.\n\nMine always clears up in about 24 hours or less.\n\nIf this doesn't heal it, then it's something else.  THEN make an appointment with your dentist.\n\nI'm pretty sure that's what it is from your description.\n\nReally.  Get the hydrogen peroxide as soon as you can or it will get worse and take longer to heal.\n\nGood luck, from someone who knows.
933425
I'VE SEEN THIS MANY, MANY TIMES. THIS MEANS THAT THOSE OTHER TEETH ARE THE ADULT TEETH ERUPTING, AND  THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. THE BABY TEETH OUGHT TO LOOSEN ON THEIR OWN. IF THE ADULT TEETH KEEP GROWING, AND THE BABY TEETH ARE STILL THERE, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED TO ALLOW THE ADULT TEETH TO GROW FREELY. =O)
591991
DAWH!!!\n  This is why your mother always told you not to talk when your mouth is full.\n   It is the reason everyone not just children cut up their food before trying to eat it.\n   It is why GOD gave us the natural food grinder..called teeth.\n  This is why manufacturers are given strict guidelines on what they can put on toys.  Small swallowable things are prohibited so as to alleviate the possibility of choking.\n  The pain that the child is experiencing could be because the throat is swollen and or bruised.\n  This should resolve itself in a day or two and if not,see a doctor as I suppose it is possible that more damage could have ocurred.