Pain in cheek

There is a joke saying: "The head is the bone, there's nothing to be sick!", But we all know that it is very far from the truth. Along with headaches, ear and dental pain, a person can get a lot of trouble and pain in the cheek. Sometimes it is completely unclear, from what it is taken? It's one thing if there was a mechanical injury or bruise. Well, if the cheek starts to hurt for no reason, then what to do next?

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What hurts

First, you need to understand what exactly hurts a person who complains of pain in the cheek. The cheek is the lateral part of the human face that serves as the lateral outer wall of the oral cavity and is located between the eye and the ear and down to the chin. It is innervated by the buccal (buccal) nerve. Accordingly, it becomes clear that the pain in the cheek can arise, as in the case of nerve disease, and as an accompanying symptom for various diseases adjacent to her organs.

Diseases, the symptom of which can be a pain in the cheek

Painful sensations in the area of the right or left cheek can be caused by a number of diseases. It is necessary to analyze the nature and duration of pain, after which it can be concluded about its origin. In most cases, the pain in the cheek is a symptom of the following diseases: 

• Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve 
• Temporal tendonitis (with this disease a person feels pain in the cheek and teeth, which gradually pushes to the head and neck) 
• The syndrome of Ernst (in the event that the stilomandebular ligament connecting the lower jaw to the base of the skull was damaged, the pain is also felt in the face and neck area) 
• Sinusitis (it is worth suspecting if the pain in the cheek in the morning was less severe, and by the evening it became more pronounced, in addition, with genyantritis, there is often a pain in the upper teeth, as well as a general headache) 
• Inflammation of the sinuses 
• Caries (in case of prolonged absence of treatment) 
• Periodontitis 
• Pulpitis (its cause can be caries in neglected state) 
• Other diseases of teeth and gums

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Where to go for help

First of all, it is worth appealing with a pain in the cheek to your dentist. He will either identify the cause of its occurrence and take measures to eliminate it, or he will send you for examination to another specialist - an otolaryngologist or neurologist.

Are there any measures to prevent pain in the cheek

Not all diseases, a symptom of which has become a pain in the cheek can be avoided thanks to preventive measures. Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve, temporal tendonitis and Ernst syndrome cause very severe pain. Inflammation of the buccal nerve is also accompanied by loss of the possibility of movement of the affected cheek. But, much also depends on ourselves. Due attention should be given to the condition of the oral cavity, teeth and gums. Regular brushing of teeth, rinsing them after each meal, using dental floss and preventive visits to the dentist every six months can reliably protect you from the pain associated with problems in terms of dentistry. It is equally important to try to keep your face warm during cold weather. Overcooling is fraught with the appearance of sinusitis or other inflammatory diseases of the nose, ear and throat. Do not go outdoors in cold, windy weather or get into a draft with a freshly washed and wet head - such carelessness can be very expensive. In any case, in order for the pain in the cheek to pass as soon as possible, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Self-treatment and a long wait for the effect "maybe, it will pass away!" As a rule, do not lead to good. Treatment of some of the diseases described above is quite simple, and pain relief will come immediately after its onset.

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