What causes pain and swelling o jaws?
Patient: hi,  I fill my teeth in MAy of this year, subsequently the jaw become swolen and painful.   after inspection i realised that there was a boil at the root of the teeth.  the dentist said it was an absess and the filled tooth should be removed.  the basess is not painful.  should i be  worried Doctor: thanks for your query, if the tooth is root canal treated check whether it is properly done and check the amount of bone surrounding the tooth if it is nt sufficient then go for extraction of the tooth...nothing to worry..its a simple procedure..i hope my answer will help you..take care..