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Subject   I need your good advice
Question   Hi there,
one side on my face jaw or lower face little hang I thing due to my crown broblem which is two years old problem. but thats my thinking what do you say whats the problem it is and whats the solution?
it doesnt looks good that one side little bigger than the other one thats why am worried about it.
please advice me what i do i appreciate that.
Thanks
SONIA

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Answer   Dear Sonia:  I'm not quite clear on what you mean by "face little hang".  BUT, if you mean it looks swollen or enlarged, or like there is a bubble under your cheek or jaw, it is likely that there is some infection in there.  I don't know if it is due to your crown problem, nor do I know what your crown problem is. You need to see your dentist, or a root canal specialist, as soon as you can, for an evaluation.  If it is infection, you want that infection treated before it enlarges further or spreads further.  Good luck.  dd

Hi there again,
you are right I feel like swollen on my jaw.
is it infection if it is what i can do at home rinse with antibectarial or something else.
actully i went to dentist but she says i cant see your swollen its not that bed but i can see and feel it. so am trying to get rid at home by my self.if you know any thing that available over the counter please let me know i appreciate that.
Thanks alot
Sonia

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Dear Sonia:  The only antibacterial rinse I recommend without a prescription is Listerine.  But it won't solve your problem because it won't get to where the infection is.  If you believe you are swollen, and your dentist does not, find another dentist, or go to your doctor, to confirm whether or not you have an infection.  This is important.  dd

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I am a Family, Implant and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.

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Having attained over 30 years of clinical experience in private practice in Michigan, in 2001 I was re-certified by taking and passing the Florida State Dental Board Examination. After moving to Florida, I spent nearly 10 years re-honing my skills while working as an Associate Dentist for several large dental groups. In September, 2004, I was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova University's College of Dental Medicine. I am certified in placement of Mini Dental Implants, and I am Director of The Florida Implant Center (floridaimplantcenter.com). On March 1, 2010, at the age of 62, I began all over again by buying a dental practice near my home in the Fort Lauderdale area. As sole owner and Chief Dental Officer of the new Nob Hill Dental Center (nobhilldentalcenter.com), I can now carefully provide dental care to patients who care, all within a caring, joyful environment. Over my career lifetime, I have provided thousands of diagnoses, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, periodontal treatments, TMJ therapies, partials, dentures and extractions, and dozens of implants for my patients. The only aspect of dentistry with which I have very little experience is orthodontics.

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American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, Atlantic Coast District Dental Society, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Alpha Omega Alumni Association, and American Association of Dental Implantologists. Formerly, American Academy of General Dentistry, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society, Detroit District Dental Society, Tri-County Dental Health Council (a charitable dental care organization)

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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology from Wayne State University Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit College of Dentistry Adjunct Clinical Professor, Special Needs Department, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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