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What Causes Swelling In Cheeks And Gums?

Swollen cheek and gum. At the top of the gum meets the cheek. It's been swollen for three days and I have a dentist appointment tomorrow. Should I be worried about waiting so long or will one more night be okay. I have no pain really just a little discomfort due to the swelling of my cheek.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling in the cheeks and gums can be because of the tooth or gum infection. The vestibular obliteration can be because of the collection of the pus. Nothing to be panic.
Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If I am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to take radiographs like RVG or IOPAR to rule out gum and teeth infection.
If it is a gum or teeth infection i would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) till you consult the dentist. Then i would have suggested to go for scaling and root planing for gum infection. RCT or extraction if it is a tooth infection.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Cheeks And Gums?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling in the cheeks and gums can be because of the tooth or gum infection. The vestibular obliteration can be because of the collection of the pus. Nothing to be panic. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If I am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to take radiographs like RVG or IOPAR to rule out gum and teeth infection. If it is a gum or teeth infection i would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic) till you consult the dentist. Then i would have suggested to go for scaling and root planing for gum infection. RCT or extraction if it is a tooth infection. I hope my answer will help you, take care.