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Inner crater on right cheek
An inner crater has been formed on my right cheek. I am having discomfort while eating with slight pain. What could be the reason behind this?
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Most probably its because of your upper wisdom tooth which is tilted towards your cheek. Everytime you bite its causing injury to your cheek. But to rule out the exact cause you need to visit a dentist.
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It can be because of 2 reasons,
- Sharp tips present on the 3rd molar of that side.
-the upper molar is out of the arch, so while bitting it bites the cheeks too.
The cusp tips needs to be smoothened, so that it won't poke while biting.
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You can apply topical pain relieving gel for it subside quicker. But the correction has to be done too.
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Sharp edge of upper wisdom tooth is hurting the mucosa in that region.
Sharp edge of the tooth can be smoothened or wisdom tooth can be removed.
There is no harm in removing wisdom tooth.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination.
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Dr. Deepika Chari
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi!
The last tooth on the top is growing / placed in such a way that it will be harming your cheek. That's the reason that you are experiencing this.
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Visit a dentist and plan for the removal of that tooth. This will mostly solve your problem and relieve you of the pain and discomfort.
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