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What Causes Pain In The Face After Being Hit On The Cheekbone?

My four year old son punched me pretty hard in the cheekbone area yesterday. It hurts pretty bad and may be slightly swollen but hard to tell and there is no black and blue. But my teeth/gums on that side of my face hurt too now? Should I be concerned?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain swelling on the face after being punched seems to be probably due to traumatic injury to the soft tissues leading to inflammation, pain and swelling..
If there is pain in the gums and teeth on the same side it can be due to traumatic injury while if the teeth are appearing loose and severe pain associated with it then there can be chances of alveolar bone fracture ( it is the portion of jawbone that anchors the teeth)
You should consult an Oral Physician or a Pedodontist and get evaluated...
You can be advised Panoramic x ray for evaluation..

As of now give him Acetaminophen for pain and do cool compresses over the face..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Pain In The Face After Being Hit On The Cheekbone?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain swelling on the face after being punched seems to be probably due to traumatic injury to the soft tissues leading to inflammation, pain and swelling.. If there is pain in the gums and teeth on the same side it can be due to traumatic injury while if the teeth are appearing loose and severe pain associated with it then there can be chances of alveolar bone fracture ( it is the portion of jawbone that anchors the teeth) You should consult an Oral Physician or a Pedodontist and get evaluated... You can be advised Panoramic x ray for evaluation.. As of now give him Acetaminophen for pain and do cool compresses over the face.. Hope this helps.. Regards..