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What Causes Swelling In The Cheeks During Dental Treatment?

Hello.My sister has a broken tooth that she has seen a dentist for, but the tooth broke before she could get the crown. Now about 2 weeks later, her entire cheek has swollen. She is having some discomfort, but nothing major. Does she need emergency treatment, or can this wait to actually see her own dentist?
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain as your sister is having a broken tooth which is not treated and now there is swelling on cheek, it is indicating towards dental abscess formation due to deep infection in tooth..

I would suggest you that you should consult a Dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray can help in diagnosis..

In case if tooth can be saved Root Canal Treatment followed by post and core will help..

In case if there is gross decay extraction is advisable...

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling In The Cheeks During Dental Treatment?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain as your sister is having a broken tooth which is not treated and now there is swelling on cheek, it is indicating towards dental abscess formation due to deep infection in tooth.. I would suggest you that you should consult a Dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray can help in diagnosis.. In case if tooth can be saved Root Canal Treatment followed by post and core will help.. In case if there is gross decay extraction is advisable... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.