Occasionally, while Im eating, I experience a mild swelling between the outer right side of my gums where it meets my cheek. There is no pain but feels a bit inflamed and has a num feeling (very much like when one receives novacaine). Ive had this off and on for a few months. Im fairly concerned. Any ideas?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling between the gums extending into the cheek could be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Consult your oral physician and get yourself examined and take radiograph of that tooth to rule out the infection. If I am your treating doctor I would have suggested you to take a course of antibiotics and analgesics and after that treat the tooth with RCT or gum with oral prophylaxis. I hope my answer will help you take care.