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Swelling in inner cheek
I have swelling in inner cheek near last teeth in right side lower jaw.beacuse of that feeling much uncomfortable.
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the swelling inside your cheek could be due to erupting wisdom tooth on right lower side. you can do warm salt water rinses at home. this will give you relief. you need to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done.if required you can get it removed or not.
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It is probably the wisdom tooth which is causing the problem.
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Visit dentist and get a Xray done. If it is in an unfavourable position, get it pulled out. If not a procedure called operculectomy can be done.
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
As per your symptoms it is likely to be due to an accidental cheek bite or wisdom tooth eruption . I would advise you to visit a dentist so that you can be examined and undergo investigations such as X-Ray to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly. You may require antibiotics and pain, the symptoms should subside in 2-3 days. These following steps may help:
- Do salt water gargle with lukewarm water thrice a day.
- Brush your teeth regularly, preferably twice a day.
- If you have habits of chewing betel leaves, tobacco, etc kindly stop
If the condition persists or worsens visit the dentist at the earliest
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Follow the steps as advised
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If condition persists or worsens visit the dentist at the earliest
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi, The swelling in cheek is maybe infection in wisdom tooth present in lower jaw for which xray should be taken.Please visit a dentist who will prescribe antibiotics & painkillers to reduce swelling & discomfort.Meanwhile do warm water & salt gargles 2 to 3 times daily.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
The discomfort could be due to an erupting/infected wisdom tooth.Visit an oral surgeon to check whether it is in a favourable position to erupt,if not then removal is advised.
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Dr. Yatharth Bhatia
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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The swelling in cheek can be due to an accidental cheek bite or wisdom tooth eruption .
If associated with wisdom tooth you can start on antibiotics and pain killer , the symptoms should subside in 2-3 days . If it recurs then you need to see a dentist in person
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