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Infected Tooth

Bacterial infection can affect the tooth and surrounding structures, resulting in a dental abscess. This abscess can form at the tip of the root (periapical abscess), on the gum near a tooth (periodontal abscess), and the gums (gingival abscess). It can cause severe, throbbing and radiating toothache, swollen gums, bad breath, and pain while biting.

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I am experiencing swollen cheeks and restricted jaw movement. Please suggest any treatment for this.

Query: Hello doctor,My left cheek is swollen from TMJ, my mouth is not opening properly, and I do not have any tooth pain. Please suggest the treatment.Thanking you.  Read Full »

Dr. Paras Angrish

Dr. Paras Angrish

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Firstly, the swelling in the left cheek has multiple reasons if it is near the TMJ (Temporo mandibular joint) area. It can be because of a wisdom tooth infection. You will not feel pain, but the gum surrounding the to...  Read Full »

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