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Sir/Madam I was supposed to go for RCT but due to pandemic lockdown this could not be done.I have got swelling on cheek side to defective tooth yesterday giving pain also.please advise medicine till RCT takes place

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You need to go for a complete course of medicines. Though it will give a temporary relief but it will be good for now. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I've tooth lower right side tooth pain from 1 week. I visited to dentist & Dr touch my painful teeth ( that time teeth was paining while touching) & gave kerotol dt & moxkind cv 625. After taking medicine for 4 days no pain or ache but today notice right side cheek swelling but no pain.

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Swelling is no good, it usually indicates the infection is increasing - so better is to 1 - Visit dental Clinic 2 - Take X ray and Evaluate 3 - Get prescribed medicines 4 - Complete the treatment su ...  Read More

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I've been suffering from swelling on my cheek(left side) below the ear with no pain. No tooth problems

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You will require a direct physical examination of the swelling. It could be a simple temporary swelling to a parotid gland mass. Has to be evaluated by examination and maybe ultrasonography or CT scan ...  Read More

Hello doctor i have cheek swelling from 7 days i have consult to dentist he sad that my wisdom tooth is coming but i dnt have any tooth ache i have only swelling on my cheek which not reduce i have taken medicine which is prescribe me but it does not work i am also do cleaning of my teeth which doctor recomended me but no improve why it happen can

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The swelling in your posterior cheek is due to operculum formation , which is formation of a soft tissue pocket over the partially or unerupted teeth , which leads to clogged food and a site for bacte ...  Read More

There is a bid swelling below cheek bones on left side and there is swelling in gum near wisdom tooth which has not come out completely... gum swelling is since four days where as swelling below cheekbones if from a day... what should i do?

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You seem to be having enlarged cervical lymph nodes secondary impacted third molar teeth. You may need to take analgesic tablets for few days. You can consult nearby dentist ...  Read More

I have gone through tooth pain many times & it was manageable . But this is the first time when I got swelling due to tooth pain . Left cheek is swollen badly. M really tensed. Can feel Pain too. Please help

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Hi it means there s a abscess below ur tooth . Pus collection s there . It has to treated either by removing the tooth or root canal treatment ...  Read More

I popped my jaw the other day and since then my jaw on the right side has been sore and now my back tooth is rubbing against my cheek and causing pain. Could it be because of swelling or possible wisdom tooth growing? The tooth itself nor the gum around it is hurting. Just my jaw and my cheek.

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The pain could be coming from the joint (TMJ) . Avoid wide mouth opening and have soft diet for a few days. Take tablet Combiflam three times a day for 2 days. If the pain still persists then consult ...  Read More

One side of my cheek is having swelling starting from jaw line to cheek.no tooth problem or pain. But still felling uncomfortable while having hiccups.why the swelling persists

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Need to know more about your complaints and problem so that i can guide help you. If you have any quries regarding your health or your family , you can opt for direct consult to chat and cons ...  Read More

I have swelling on my left cheek. I think slight swelling in the gums as well.. however no toothache..

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I advice Salt water mouth rinse and take ibuprofen pain killer and moxiclav 625mg. ...  Read More

Hi Am 30 years old. Yesterday I have gone to dentist for tooth decay. They told they will clean, fill and put cap on teeth. I said ok started the procedure. After cleaning the tooth my cheeks got swollen. Is swelling of cheek is common after the procedure and goes away?? How long does it takes to go?? or should I go to doctor again??

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Swelling in cheeks after cleaning is not common. Better Visit your dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

Sir, Pics attached of the black spot inside cheeks near left molar tooth. Saw them today.I am very much worried. Is it serious? What treatment to take? Please help

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That's due to sharp edges of teeth creating wound .visit a dentist for further examination. If it's due to cheek bite dentist will smooth off any rough edges creating wound ...  Read More

I have a big painful lump between cheeks and gums in lower jaw but there is no pain in tooth. Lump is hard . It's painful only when i press it otherwise not much painful. It's inside the skin not visible outside can feel it when I touch. Due to this i have swelling also on my lower jawline. I don't have any problem in eating or drinking.

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Kindly attach the picture of it ...  Read More

My gum is mild swelling near 3rd molar lower tooth..there is impacted wisdom tooth and gum is swelling dr. Prescribed me monocef o cv 200 twice a day for 3 days...but after oneday my swelling is reduce ...will I have to continue this med???

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Hi, Continue the medication as prescribed. ...  Read More

Pls suggest genuine solution what should i do.... as one of the doctor suggested that continue "AUGMENTIN DDS" and another doctor suggested get admitted immediately. Ultrasound report says:- *Diffuse subcutaneous edema noted in right cheek region - suggestive of cellulitis. *Cervical lymphadenopathy as described - infective etiology. Pls give yo

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Needs to start antibiotics. Do consult. Tab zerodol sp when you have pain. ...  Read More

It's been three days I have swelling in right side of my cheek and jaw,the pain is reaching towards the ear now...the swelling I feel can be on both side.? I went to see dentist they told nothing wrong with teeth. What is the reason?

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Looks like mucositis ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My wisdom tooth extraction was done on 17/12/2024 and now much of the swelling has now been decreased but still between jaw and chick a small hard swelling paining along with inner ear pain. Kindly guide , almost like 2 weeks passed and still not recovered fully.

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The swelling you have could be due to remaining inflammation present which will subside over a period of time with proper anti-inflammatory medication. Without more details it is difficult to come to ...  Read More

My surgery was done on 25 november and today is the 3rd day of surgery I found hard lump type swelling from lower cheek to neck below jaw do I need to start warm compress or visit doctor is there anything is wrong because I have to visit on Monday for remove stiches

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Its totally normal will go in few days ...  Read More

Is it possible to prevent gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

What should I do if I experience gum swelling near a wisdom tooth?

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Hello! Warm salt water gargle ...  Read More

What are the common causes of gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Trauma or infection. ...  Read More

I'm 35yr old.. my wisdom tooth is paining a lot with swollen gums .. dr prescribed me medicine..but still it is paining and swelling didn't reduce.. for the past 4days I'm suffering.. if I take medicine the pain will subside for 6 to 7 hours after tat it's paining a lot.. if I drink water or gargle also it is paining . Pls suggest me what to do.. t

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It is due to improper eruption of your last molar. The gums around it must have been swollen which is causing pain, a condition called pericoronitis. Visit a dentist and get it treated clinically. The ...  Read More

From yesterday my tooth is swelling, i took medicines still it increases. Please give a suggestions

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Hello Please consult a dentist for exact diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I am 40yr old I have swelling in cheek from 2 days and it's repeating. One month back I got ear infection and God swelling last year also i got swelling. Scanning report shows silenditis. What is the the reason for repetation.

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Share the pics Share the scans Share complaints ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, Yesterday I got my wisdom tooth extracted and today I see swelling at the site. Is it normal reaction? Thanks and regards.

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Hello Yes it is normal and must subside within 2 days Please visit the dentist for follow up if it doesn’t subside within 2 days ...  Read More

Nasal bone one side fractured and facial cheek bones one side air crack Nasal surgery did for fracture one month now no issue in nose. Cheeks air crack doctor told it will automatically corrected so no need for any treatment. One month now exactly. Earlier swelling was very high at the first week and later reduced. But still swelling in the cheeks

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Follow your doctor advice.. it will recover over the period of time ...  Read More

My mother woke up with terrible pain on one side of the teeth and over the day her cheeks have considerably swollen up. What should we do? Also any doctor recommendations in Gurgaon?

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Hi, There is a high possibility there is a tooth infection. Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done and get an x-ray of the symptomatic tooth. ...  Read More

8 year old child got tooth pain and swelling gum dentist gave her amoxicillin and metrogel but my child have augmentine allergy last year ..can i give her taxim 0 100mg tablet will this heal gum abscess and swelling .please advice

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The allergy needs to be verified if its only augmentin allergy or allergy to sulfa drugs because in that case taxim may cause reaction. ...  Read More

8 year year old child has got tooth cavity pain with red swelling gum .. i showed to dentist he advice to do tooth canal and gave antibiotics... my child have allergy to augmentine dds syrup but still doctor gave her augmentine... i dont want to give her augmentine becausecs of her allergy to it ... can i give her taxim 100mg twice a day ? .. will

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Yes , if She is allergic augmenting go ahead with Taxim-100mg twice daily. ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors. My daughter age 5 weight 19 kg is suffering from mumps from yesterday. Her left cheek is swelling & pain under left ear. She got fever only 1 times in the morning. Doctor prescribed sporidex & arden - mf 5ml 2 times after food. Doctor told to gave her lots of liquid and soft food. After taking those medicine for 2 days pain

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Greetings it's take 5-7 days to settle down ...  Read More

I have neck pain and numbneds, swelling on right sternocleidomastoid muscle from one week and getting right cheek numbness. Please suggest which doctor to consult.... cheek numbness occurs when i start to feel neck pain on right side. Please suggest which doctor to consult.

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You should consult your family physician to assess, examine n evaluate the condition. Once done, they may refer you to a specialist for the needful, if required. ...  Read More

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