What causes swelling in the jaw?
Patient: Hi, my right side of my jaw feels swollen, also I can t close my mouth without one of my molars hitting my top molar, feels as if its out of place or has risen which may explain the swelling? Also the tooth in question hurts when pressure is applied. Any help would be greatly appreciated Doctor: Pain on right Side of your jaw is probably because of erupting third molar. An erupting third molar applies pressure to rest of the teeth causing tenderness. To confirm this diagnosis you need to get an IOPAR done or OPG.