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The left side of my face right under my cheek bone is slightly swollen, not a dental problem nor a sinusitis infection what could it be? thank you
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Parotitis: Your swelling could be inflammation of the parotid gland. Check out this youtube videoparotid gland for additional info: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=dn0jwzeeiji.
Answered 4/25/2013
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Dental infection: You did not states how did you arrive that the swelling is not a dental infection, is that your conclusion! i can't for certain tell you if the swelling caused by any disease without exam, and radiograph , i suggest see a dentists
Answered 3/22/2020
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