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Suggest Remedy For Loss Of Dimple After Dental Procedure

Exactly one week ago I went to the dentist and they used a needle to numb the left side of my cheek to work on my tooth. Ever since the 5th my dimple is still not visible. I don'tthink there is swelling anymore but will i ever get my dimple back? My smile is ugly without it.
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The disappearance of dimple after the dental procedure can occur due to only one reason that is swelling . Sometimes swelling is internal and not visible outside or swelling is too little to be seen .

Swelling in the cheek occur due to trauma of soft tissue during the insertion of needle in cheek . This swelling will go away within a week .

I would suggest you to :-

- Give warm compresses 2-3 times daily .

- Take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol.

I swelling doesn't go away in a week or dimple do not start appearing then consult dentist again for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray to find out if there is any infection , trauma or any foreign body .

Doctor may extend the course antibiotics or extract if any thing is there .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Loss Of Dimple After Dental Procedure

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The disappearance of dimple after the dental procedure can occur due to only one reason that is swelling . Sometimes swelling is internal and not visible outside or swelling is too little to be seen . Swelling in the cheek occur due to trauma of soft tissue during the insertion of needle in cheek . This swelling will go away within a week . I would suggest you to :- - Give warm compresses 2-3 times daily . - Take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol. I swelling doesn t go away in a week or dimple do not start appearing then consult dentist again for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray to find out if there is any infection , trauma or any foreign body . Doctor may extend the course antibiotics or extract if any thing is there . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari