Question 1

my son has a swollen cheek and was at discem pharmist and gave him meds but does not help. what is next step?

Accepted Answer

See Pedodontist: Most probable cause is infected tooth. Pharmacist can't fix that. See a childrens' dental specialist, a Pedodontist. All children should start seeing a Dentist NO LATER THAN 1st B'DAY. This can b3 quite serious and spread rapidly to other organ systems.

Question 2

i have a swollen cheek and terrible pain.

Accepted Answer

Go see a dentist: If your cheek is swollen and you have pain there is good chance you have a dental infection go see a dentist.  Dental infection is very serious and if you have swelling you need medical attention.  The dentist should take a few xrays of the area and be able to let you know if the infection is tooth or gum related.

Question 3

how many days would be swollen cheek after abscess?

Accepted Answer

Swollen cheek: If the abcess is due to an infected tooth or infected gums and is untreated, the swelling will continue to enlarge.  
Depending on how long you have had the infection and how large the swelling, antibiotics should help reduce the swelling in 5-7 days. But the abcess needs to be treated.  If due to an infected tooth, you will need a root canal or an extraction.  See you dentist.

Question 4

my baby has a swollen cheek she is ok in herself she is 9 weeks old what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection.: Very young infants don't give us good clues to how sick they are.  If the cheek is really swollen and red, it may be an infection.  It may just be eczema.  Never guess with any baby under 3 months of age.  If you are concerned, have her checked.

Question 5

what should i do about pain in jaw and swollen cheek?

Accepted Answer

Call dentist ASAP: Sounds like a nasty infection. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better.

Question 6

blood tinged nasal mucos, pain in cheek  and teeth, swollen cheek?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Seems like you could have maxillary sinusitis causing dryness of the nasal mucosa and inflammation in the sinus causing the bloody secretion. It is always best to see your doctor for proper evaluation as you could have problem in your teeth or your gum and may be separate problems.  Good luck.

Question 7

i have bad tooth ache and a swollen cheek. what must i  do?

Accepted Answer

See dentist ASAP: This is a serious infection.

Question 8

got the mmr vaccine and now have a swollen cheek. why?

Accepted Answer

Reaction: The MMR contains measles, mumps, and rubella and they are live viruses. You may be having a very mild case of mumps as a result. Hard to know exactly without a visit.
If you are uncomfortable, make an appointment.

Question 9

dental abscess often causes a swollen cheek for how long?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you care of it , it last for about 1 week or ten days.

Question 10

how can you treat with an abscessed tooth with a swollen cheek?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Not sure what you mean exactly.  If the tooth is infected causing an abscess and a swollen cheek extracting the tooth or a root canal should fix it.  Geting a tooth worked on that is abscessed and when you are swollen can be painful because all the nerves are hypersensitive and its hard to open your mouth.  Anesthetic also usually doesnt last as long.

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My son has a swollen cheek and was at discem pharmist and gave him meds but does not help. what is next step?

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I have a swollen cheek and terrible pain.

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How many days would be swollen cheek after abscess?

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My baby has a swollen cheek she is ok in herself she is 9 weeks old what could be the cause?

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What should i do about pain in jaw and swollen cheek?

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Blood tinged nasal mucos, pain in cheek and teeth, swollen cheek?

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I have bad tooth ache and a swollen cheek. what must i do?

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Got the mmr vaccine and now have a swollen cheek. why?

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Dental abscess often causes a swollen cheek for how long?

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How can you treat with an abscessed tooth with a swollen cheek?

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