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A member asked:
Swelling of left cheek after bell's palsy. there's just 1 white spot dentist saw & said not an abscess. he wants wisdom teeth pulled? are they linked
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DOUBTFUL BUT...: I don't think they are linked, but if in doubt, I would get a second opinion.
Answered 3/4/2016
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Trust Dentist: If he says no, then it's most assuredly no. Can't tell over computer what's happening. Your Dentist has the advantage of completing a physical exam. Go with it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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2 separate problems: 1. Bell's palsy is a neurologic weakness and has nothing to do with your swelling of the left cheek. 2. There is a dental infection. This infection will not resolve on its own with home care. See your dentist again for x-rays and investigation. Take care.
Answered 9/6/2015
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No: no link between wisdom tooth, bells palsy and white spot. Now the need for the wisdom tooth extraction and swelling in that area can so I would have it evaluated for risk and need of extraction
Answered 3/4/2016
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