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What Is The Remedy For The Clear Swelling Behind The Upper Molar And The Cheek?

Hi.. So theres a clear swelling behind my upper right molar and my cheek. My wisdom tooth there was extracted 5 years ago, and i dont have any tooth ache.
Im also able to chew properly from the molar and it doesnt hurt. HOWEVER, the pain happens when i smile too wide or try and press that side of my cheek. Can u suggest whats wrong?
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
This swelling which you are mentioning can be because of some infection in gums or in your salivary gland, as you are describing that you got your wisdom tooth extracted then ot can not be associated to that, but it can be related to gums or salivary gland as, they can cause this kind of swelling.
There is dull pain in gums swelling, but in salivary gland swelling, there will be pain while food intake.
Better that once you should visit your dentist and get a properly examined.
Hope it will help you.
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What Is The Remedy For The Clear Swelling Behind The Upper Molar And The Cheek?

Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. This swelling which you are mentioning can be because of some infection in gums or in your salivary gland, as you are describing that you got your wisdom tooth extracted then ot can not be associated to that, but it can be related to gums or salivary gland as, they can cause this kind of swelling. There is dull pain in gums swelling, but in salivary gland swelling, there will be pain while food intake. Better that once you should visit your dentist and get a properly examined. Hope it will help you.