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What Causes Pain And Swelling Under Left Cheek Bone?

Hello Doctor, I am having pain and swelling under my left cheek bone. It starts at the ear near the temple and is the size of a marble, or similar. Its sore untouched but worse upon palpation. Time of onset was when I woke up and continuous for roughly 11 hours now. It is very painful when my mouth salivates. No recent trauma. Thanks! Cody
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain and swelling over the left cheek region can be because of the cellulitis secondary to tooth infection. The other possible cause can be because of the parotid gland infection or stone in the parotid gland duct. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic).
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling Under Left Cheek Bone?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling over the left cheek region can be because of the cellulitis secondary to tooth infection. The other possible cause can be because of the parotid gland infection or stone in the parotid gland duct. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). I hope I have answered your query, take care.