Jaw lump

[shawnaward22]

On my left side of my jaw, there is a pea-sized knot. This knot is fixed, as silly as it sounds it feels "squishy". I'm a little scared because this knot has grown just a little bit within the past few months. I must be clear, it did not grow a whole lot but did increase in size. Any suggestions on what it could be?

[Gellia]

Hi,
There are so many things it could be.  Without seeing it, it's impossible to tell.

You need to go to a dentist or medical dr and have it checked.  Period!   It could be infection starting at the root of a tooth, it could be an infected lymph node, sinus infections or something else entirely.  All need medical or dental intervention.

Evaluation is a must for any lump found where it doesn't belong.  

I urge you to make an appt with your dentist and let him/her check it out.

My best to you,
Gellia

[mayeul]

Hello, I also have a lump (size of a pea) on the left side of my jaw. It doesn't hurt, and I realized I had it about 3 days ago. The pea doesn't move and is situated just bellow my 5th tooth, in the middle of the jaw, not looking down, but looking sidewards. You need to press to feel it, otherwise the skin masks it.  I do not have a cold, or any other symptôme.
I am wondering what to do. Go to a doctor, but maybe he/she will have no clue. I am concerned that it could be the symptome of a cancer. Any help or ideas to help the doctor diagnose me better? Thank you in advance.