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Red sore in cheek
What is this??
Anything concerning?
I hv an impacted third molar that pains at times and i do fidget my cheeks from inside
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Go for Pg xray,of wisdom tooth is impacted go ahead for extraction
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It's a chronic cheek bite. It is mostly due to impacted molar or sometimes due to sharp edges.Patient may go for night and apply gel to get relief. Also hot and spicy food may irritate the area so it's better to avoid such food till it subside
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Hello mam
Looks like a cheek bite due to third molar. This problem will persist until you get the cause (third milar) removed.
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You can apply oraways gel ..don not eat or drink anything for at least half an hour after applying the gel.Take care.
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Hi, yes you have chronic cheek bite because of that it is appearing like that if it is like that for few years then it may be a problem for you.
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As you are saying that you have a problematic impacted tooth you better visit a dentist and get it removed.
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Most of the times cheek bite will be there,when there is a problematic wisdom tooth and also many other problems will be associated with impacted tooth.
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If you want good relief and fast recovery. Visit a dental clinic. Get a thorough check done. This will ensure any other dental problems in future are also detected and treated early. Avoid self diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helped
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is cheek biting marks. Get an x-ray OPG to know the position of the wisdom tooth.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
visit a dentist
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like cheek bite.
Better Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as/if required)
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello maam cheek bite is there
Apply orahelp gel on the cheek bite region
Go to dental clinic for trimming of sharp tooth for sharp tooth you are having cheek bite
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go for extraction of impacted 3rd molar it will creat problem
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