United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 49-year-old female asked:
Having cyst@impacted wisdom tooth out nxt wk, suffered pain and swollen cheek for 3yrs after being told it was no problem@ pain was all in my head :(?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.answered
52 years experience
Many Options: Pain & swelling can be from a multitude of options such as:
1) infection
2) cyst
3) cancer
4) muscle spasm.
Bottom line is to have your surgeon evaluate this for you.
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