I ve had very mild tenderness at the jaw line (left) at about the mid point. I can t feel anything (like an obvious lump) that feels different from the other side. It s just tender. I ve had it for about a year. For a long time, I thought I just bruised myself. But, it s been too long to be a bruise. It s just tender to touch. If there s a problem, would it have showed up on my dental x-ray?
Hi, Thank you for the query. Tenderness along the jaw line indicates you have problem in the alveolar bone. It could any infection in the gums or teeth extending into the jaw bone and causing pain. Get an OPG done and see your dentist to rule out the exact cause for the pain. Yes, x-ray will help you rule out the cause for it but has to be examined clinically as well. Hope this information helps you. Take care.