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What Does Swelling On The Face Indicate?

My grandson has a swelling on both sides of his face near the temple. I brought it to his doctors attention several times. The last time she stated that it had something to do with him grinding his teeth at night. Suggested tha I take him to the dentist. Contacted a dentist that suggested he sleeps with a mouth guard. Bought him one but it was difficult for him to sleep with it. Should I be worried?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the swelling is on both sides of face and in case if the swelling extends to front of the ear then he needs to be checked for salivary gland swelling that is swollen parotid glands.

So, my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon and all the aspects should be checked.

An x-ray and MRI Scan can be done to ascertain if the swelling is related to any gland or bone. Depending on the scan report, any treatment can be planned.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does Swelling On The Face Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the swelling is on both sides of face and in case if the swelling extends to front of the ear then he needs to be checked for salivary gland swelling that is swollen parotid glands. So, my suggestion is to consult an Oral Surgeon and all the aspects should be checked. An x-ray and MRI Scan can be done to ascertain if the swelling is related to any gland or bone. Depending on the scan report, any treatment can be planned. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora