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Swelling of the jaw

Updated: 11/14/2022
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There are 52 different conditions or injuries that can cause the jaw to swell. Some of these things include a jaw injury, broken jaw, a jaw disorder, dental surgery, a bacterial infection, and erupted wisdom teeth.

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