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What can I do for the swelling inside my cheek?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

For the last two months, I have had small swelling inside the cheek. Also, there is some stiffness in the right throat, but not now. With a general surgeon's prescription, I have used Metrogyl, Diataal, Tinidazole, and vitamin tablets. But, still swelling is there and also I am getting some red dots on and off. Today I went to the hospital and consulted a dentist. He said it was frictional keratosis and chronic generalized gingivitis.

So, they offered scaling and later extraction of that tooth. For the second opinion, I have consulted an ENT doctor. As the swelling is constantly present in the last month, he advised me to go for a biopsy. What can I do now? Please explain and I have attached some files for your reference.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Education:

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The probable causes can be a cheek bite and a sharp cusp of the tooth. If a sharp cusp is present, then the treatment is rounding off the cusp. Removal of the troubling tooth, in your case, is a wisdom tooth.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Shall I go for biopsy or shall I get that tooth removed?

Answered by Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia is a dedicated Dental Surgeon committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-centered approach. She is skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of dental conditions while ensuring comfort and care. Passionate about promoting dental health, she blends clinical expertise with compassion. Her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental procedures, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Get your wisdom tooth extracted. If the problem persists, then go for a biopsy. According to me after removal of the tooth, swelling will fade away.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 20, 2016
Reviewed At September 30, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia is a dedicated Dental Surgeon committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-centered approach. She is skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of dental conditions while ensuring comfort and care. Passionate about promoting dental health, she blends clinical expertise with compassion. Her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental procedures, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

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Professional Bio:

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