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Do I Need A Dental Surgery For Lower Gum And Cheek Swelling And Pain While Also Taking Naproxen?
Hi and thank you. I ate hard granola, hard cookies and now I have pain in my lower right gum and my outer cheek is swollen. Pain goes away with Naproxen. But swelling is there. Could I have injured something on the hard stuff? I might add I had that dental surgery on that side 3 years ago.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hello and welcome.
The cause for present swelling appears to be mild to moderate inflammation.you can take anti inflammatory tablets for three to five days.
The swelling should reduce by then.If the inflammation does not subside within three to five days, it is best to see your dentist for clinical examination.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
The cause for present swelling appears to be mild to moderate inflammation.you can take anti inflammatory tablets for three to five days.
The swelling should reduce by then.If the inflammation does not subside within three to five days, it is best to see your dentist for clinical examination.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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