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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Sore Cheek
The inside of my cheek is swollen and sore only on the left side, when I swallow it hurts on that side. My lower back molar (the last moler) hurts when I bite down and it hurts when I touch it. I have TMJ, is this all from that or do you think the tooth is infected?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, swollen cheek indicates sign of infection in molar tooth , as you have TMJ also, for that also you should have to take precautions .
Consult dentist for investigations and examination of cheek and IOPA X ray of molar tooth to confirm infection and periapical pathology .
For TMJ you should take Soft diet
Avoid excessive mouth opening
Do hot formentation two - three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
I have gone through your query, swollen cheek indicates sign of infection in molar tooth , as you have TMJ also, for that also you should have to take precautions .
Consult dentist for investigations and examination of cheek and IOPA X ray of molar tooth to confirm infection and periapical pathology .
For TMJ you should take Soft diet
Avoid excessive mouth opening
Do hot formentation two - three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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