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Warning-sign checks

Mandibular ameloblastoma: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for trouble breathing, severe difficulty swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or rapidly worsening mouth or neck swelling.

    These are emergency symptoms regardless of their cause.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek prompt medical assessment for:

    • Swelling that is increasing quickly
    • New or worsening difficulty opening your mouth
    • Fever, increasing pain, redness or drainage, which may suggest infection
    • Difficulty eating or drinking enough
    • A suspected jaw fracture after minor force or during chewing
  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine dental or medical appointment if you notice a persistent lump or swelling in the jaw, unexplained loose teeth, a lasting change in your bite, or numbness of the lower lip or chin.

    These symptoms have several possible causes, but they should not be ignored.

    Continue scheduled follow-up even when you feel well.

The article also says

If you have already been treated for an ameloblastoma, contact your treatment team about a new lump, increasing jaw fullness, changing sensation or movement of teeth.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Mandibular ameloblastoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.