Lump in my jaw

[catkingirl]

I've had a little lump (size of a fresh pea) in my jaw for at least 3 years now. It doesn't hurt and you can't see it but I can feel it under the skin when I press along my jawline. I will probably ask a proper doctor about it at somepoint but for now have you any ideas what it could be? There isn't one on the other side - I'm not worried, just curious.

[5029]

It could be an infected salivary duct, but you should go to the doctor in case it's something more serious. Just to put your mind at ease if nothing else

[elpedro]

My dentist tells me it is a salivary gland and some people are prone to stones in them. The dentists wife had to have an operation to remove several stones. Be afraid be very afraid.