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Could Cheek Swelling Be Caused By A Growth Between The Teeth?

my right cheek has been really swollen right under my eye for at least 6 months and my dr. thought it was a recurring sinus infection but i started feeling like my teeth were being pushed closer together directly below the swelling and my dentist took an xray and said it might not be swelling but a growth because two of my teeth had actually moved. i think he said a fibroid something but im not sure what that means
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Hello.
According to symptoms you mentioned chances are of its being fibrous growth. Due to known or unknown stimulation sometimes fibers producing cells get stimulated and produce excessive fibers that from a lump.which when continues growing,affects adjacent structures. Like in your case it moves two teeth apart.
Other chances are of its being lipid growth or bony tissue growth.
treatment option is perfect diagnosis by xray and tissue samples and then its surgical removal.
You can reconsult with further queries.
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Could Cheek Swelling Be Caused By A Growth Between The Teeth?

Hello. According to symptoms you mentioned chances are of its being fibrous growth. Due to known or unknown stimulation sometimes fibers producing cells get stimulated and produce excessive fibers that from a lump.which when continues growing,affects adjacent structures. Like in your case it moves two teeth apart. Other chances are of its being lipid growth or bony tissue growth. treatment option is perfect diagnosis by xray and tissue samples and then its surgical removal. You can reconsult with further queries.