September 2018 I had a lower back molar out as it was very loose, I wasn't aware of it being a problem until dentist showed me. I then had neck swelling a few days later and GP prescribed some antibiotics. I then had some further dental treatments in Jan and March and continued to mention to my dentist about this feeling that there was a swelling in right side of my neck under jaw. In the end went back to GP this September as was getting neck spasm when eating. GP said there was a lump in my neck and fast tracked me for referral to ENT and had a neck scan which confirms I have a swollen lymph node and inflamed neck muscle. My dentist said I have TMJ also. My bite has been off ever since I had my back molar removed.
The ENT consultant said I also may have silent reflux and prescribed me some anti gastric medications. He put a camera up my nose and down my throat, which wasn't as bad a I thought it might be and said it all looked okay. I was also booked for a barium swallow which I declined until I have results to neck scan and have been booked an appointment for next week for follow up. Has ayone else had problems following dental treatment causing swollen glands?