How do I know if my glands are swollen or inflamed?

Question

I have a tooth that lost its filling along time ago but it just started hurting I know I need to go to the dentist but now I have pain in my neck by my jaw kinda under the tooth area do you think its inflamed or something else wrong. Yeah kinda a stupid question but want other opinions. Could the pain be my glands?

Answer 1

I am a dental nurse and may be able to help. If the swelling is underneath the tooth, it is most likely an abscess and infection. This is what happens when a tooth dies and a root filling is not done immediately. You really need to get it sorted because abscesses with infection in the jaw can make you feel very ill if the pus start to enter the system. It will be quite easy, you will be given an antibiotic to take down the swelling and remove the infection and then if the tooth is decayed it can be removed and replaced with a bridge or denture. If it not decayed it can be root filled, have a new filling or crowned. Good luck, but do get it sorted, as with everything if you leave it further problem will occur.

Answer 2

Swollen glands are glands that are inflamed.
This is what medical professionals train for.
You are right, you need to see a dentist.

Answer 3

You should be able to feel whether they are swollen by feeling them just under your jaw,[run your hand down from your jaw bone at your ear] they will feel hard to touch and lumpy, if they are inflamed you will feel it when you swallow.

Answer 4

possibly but it sounds more like you have an infection in your gum where your filling has fallen out.... i know this may sounds gross but do you have a bad taste in your mouth? this could be trapped food particals going rotten.... i suggest you visit your dentist asap

Answer 5

Why not call NHS direct for advice on 0845 4647