A 30-year-old female asked:
Is it normal for my cheek to be very swollen due to muscle spasms? i have no infection, my dentist said it was due to a high bite caused by a filling
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Hmmm: Swollen cheek from (muscle spasms) due to a high bite from a filling? It sounds a little strange to me. However, without actually being able to personally examine you, i nor anyone else can confirm or refute that observation with any degree of accuracy. Rely on the advice of your own dentist or get a second opinion.
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Dr. Bruce Popeanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
No: It is not normal to be swollen. In this case I am guessing you had a filling placed recently. Also you don't mention pain. So i don't think of an infection and I am assuming the dentist fixed the high bite. It is not uncommon to chew or bite your cheek post operatively while you are still numb. This usually resolves on its own.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
No: The high bite will usually result in pain before you would get muscle hypertrophy resulting in a more prominent 'cheek' appearance. It is possible that you have transient swelling from the anesthesia needle placement possibly causing a temporary hematoma (swelling/bruise).This is more common in anesthesia for upper back tooth restorations. Get the bite corrected. Meantime use hot moist compresses.
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