The child has a swollen cheek on one side (inside), the tooth does not hurt: reasons for what to do

Loving parents try to protect their baby from problems as much as possible, but, unfortunately, you cannot save it from everything.

If a child has a swollen cheek on one side, it is important to show it to a specialist as soon as possible for a diagnosis, and only then take any measures.

The reasons may lie in dental problems and other equally serious conditions.

Dealing with the reasons

There are many reasons for the swelling and soreness of the cheeks, the most common are:

• mechanical damage or injury to the cheek;
• dental pathology;
• fungus, infection and insect bites (these reasons are possible if the cheek is swollen, but the tooth does not hurt);
• if the cheek is swollen and the ear hurts, then the condition is caused by an inflammatory process and infection of the ear canal, middle or inner ear, inflammation of the lymph nodes and salivary gland;
• redness of the cheek and swelling of the mucous system indicates an allergic reaction to any component: food, medicine, hygiene product, dust or pollen.
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• Quincke's edema - in this case, it becomes difficult for the child to breathe, an ambulance should be called immediately.

Since we are talking about a child, you should not guess the reason, but you should show the baby to a specialist as soon as possible.

Dental diseases

If the child has a sore and swollen cheek, the reason may lie in other dental factors:

1. Gum incision. This procedure is performed if it is necessary to bring out a purulent accumulation. Pain and swelling will bother for a couple of days, this is due to the sensitivity of the gums.
2. Removal of a tooth. Swelling occurs when precautions are not taken or in severe cases. Everything will recover on its own on the third day.
3. Prosthetics, for example, if the child has staples. Such devices are capable of causing malocclusionand a swelling will appear.
4. Pulpitis treatment. If the nerve has not been removed to the end, the child will begin to complain of pain, after a while the cheek will enlarge.
5. Teething. If a small child complains of pain in the cheek, he has swelling of the gums, their redness, increased salivation, constant crying is teething symptoms. The teeth themselves may appear in a few days or even a week.

Any disease leads to negative consequences, the inflammatory process can affect neighboring organs, teeth, as a result of which a longer treatment will be required.

Pathologies of other body systems

Redness and inflammation of the cheeks does not always indicate dental problems, there are other factors and diseases that cause this condition:

1. Sinusitis - inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Symptoms: swelling of the cheeks, especially under the eyelids, nasal congestion, breathing problems, no soreness.
2. Lymphadenitis - inflammatory lesion of the lymph nodes. The cause may be a draft or a cold.
3. Oral neoplasm - a small lump forms in the mouth, which subsequently develops into cyst.
4. Improper kidney function. Such disorders are characterized by edema of any part of the body on the face, legs, arms.
5. Facial neuritis. Swelling of the cheek is due to nerve pressure. For therapeutic therapy, acupuncture and facial massage are used.

All diseases require immediate medical attention and timely treatment!

Trauma

Injuries, bruises of the jaw and cheek are of two types:

• sharp;
• chronic.

The first type includes injuries due to biting of the mucous membrane or careless use of a dental instrument. At the site of the injury, a hematoma, swelling and pain are formed.

Infectious lesions

If a child has a sore cheek inside, we can talk about the following infectious diseases:

1. One of the most common infectious diseases is piggy, in medicine it is called mumps. The entire nervous system and salivary glands are infected. The pathology is mainly typical for boys, subsequently causing infertility.
2. If on the inside of the cheek has formed a growth with a purulent infection - this is fistula. The reason for the development is a neglected flux or infection.
3. Thrush damages the oral mucosa, causing stomatitis. Provocateurs thrush serve: virus herpes, dirt, not washed products.

What to do, how to help the baby

If a child has one cheek larger than the other, the first step is to show the baby to a pediatrician or dentist to find out the exact reason. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor will tell you what to do to alleviate the baby's condition.

Self-medication is strictly prohibited. There are several methods of therapy:

• medication;
• folk.

As a medicine, a drug is prescribed Miramistin for rinsing the mouth. A solution based on iodine and salt has a similar effect.

If the inflammation is advanced, antibiotics, the dosage and the drug are prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the age of the child.

For the treatment of dental pathologies, antibacterial gels and pain pills.

You can not put hot lotions on the edema, this will only aggravate the situation.

In folk medicine, it is recommended to make rinsing solutions based on potassium permanganate, chamomile, baking soda and sage. A propolis-based product is considered effective. At the pharmacy, you can buy ready-made propolis tincture, it acts as a strong anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent.

So, if your baby's cheek is swollen, don't panic. Show your child to a specialist and immediately begin to act in accordance with his recommendations.