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A member asked:
After going to the dentist for a cavity filling, my cheek swollen the next day really bad. they didn't do anything to my cheek.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Bite: It sounds like you bit your cheek and didn't realize it because you were numb.
Answered 1/4/2016
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Some thoughts..: Could be from biting your cheek, could be from the injection. See your dentist.
Answered 5/29/2020
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Should resolve: As long as the swelling was not due to an infection (or other pathology), the body will resolve the swelling on its own. Your dentist most likely felt that either your bit your cheek or it was swollen from the injection, which does happen occasionally. In those case, there really is nothing that needs to be or can be done. If necessary, speak to your dentist about it.
Answered 4/1/2016
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