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What Causes Intermittent Soreness In Cheeks?

Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015

Question: I have a dentist appointment on tuesday but wanted to ask a Doc. My cheeks feel sore i believe its the Salvary Glands. Is there something i should be scared about or is it common to some people. They've felt like that on and off for bout month and half when i eat or chew gum.

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be cheek biting

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

If cheek become sore on eating then it could be due to cheek biting due to sharp cusps. In such case you go for clinical examination of teeth followed by grinding of teeth.If you have any habit of tobacco chewing or smoking then it could also cause such changes & may cause malignancy, you need to quit it as early as possible.
In case you experience increased or decreased salivation then you may suspect salivary gland involvement.

You need not worry at all.
Consult dentist & go for complete clinical evaluation of teeth.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (20 minutes later)

Yeah its not the inside it feels like the parotid Gland infront of my ear. Like when u eat sour candy that tingling feeling in your cheek thats where it feels sore . And my mouth feels dry often after i notice this. I drink alot of water atleast 8-9 16oz bottles a day urine is clear or light tint. I have bad anxiety i just scared because i look up what it is and it has all these cancers, diabetes and illnesses that show up from possible causes and it flips me out

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for sialography

Detailed Answer:
hi

Firstly don't panic, there can be several other reasons like some decayed tooth causing soreness.
Use chewing gums to increase salivation.
Consult dentist & go for sialography if prescribed.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (58 minutes later)

Okay i have a dentist appointment tuesday so i shall find something out then right

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry & all will be fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You need not worry.
Attach your reports after consulting dentist.
I will be really glad to help you out.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj