off and on for the last couple of weeks I have had a pain inside my mouth where the gum and your cheek come together on my left side. Yesterday it came back and today I woke up to it hurting more than it ever has and my wife noticed I am very swollen on that side. It doesnt seem to be anything from my teeth ... any suggestions?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, As you have mentioned the area meeting your gums and cheeks is called secular area or BUCCAL Julius. Swelling in the secular area can be due to abscess formation, abscess can be related to tooth known as periapical or periodontal abscess.Abscess related to gums due to infection in the gum pocket is called gingival abscess. Cysts involving Minor Salivary glands may also lead to swelling in his area. Periapical cyst related to roots of the teeth may cause swelling. So exact diagnosis can be made only after clinical examination by a dentist, so please approach it soon.I would suggests you to get an OPG radiograph done which will show the picture of involved structures and helps in diagnosis.I hope these information helps you, take care