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Dental swelling can come from infection around a tooth, gum abscess, wisdom tooth inflammation or trauma. Because infections can spread, swelling should be assessed quickly rather than monitored for a long time at home.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Why swelling should be taken seriously<\/h2>\n        <p>Swelling is often a sign that the body is reacting to infection, inflammation or injury. In the mouth, swelling may come from a tooth root infection, gum infection, a wisdom tooth problem or an abscess.<\/p>\n        <p>Some swelling stays localized, while other swelling can spread into the cheek, jaw, neck or throat area. Spreading swelling, fever or difficulty swallowing requires urgent attention.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>What can cause facial or gum swelling?<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>A dental abscess from a tooth infection.<\/li>\n          <li>Gum infection or periodontal abscess.<\/li>\n          <li>Wisdom tooth inflammation.<\/li>\n          <li>A cracked tooth with bacterial leakage.<\/li>\n          <li>Trauma to the tooth, gum or jaw.<\/li>\n          <li>A deep cavity that has reached the nerve.<\/li>\n          <li>Post-treatment infection or delayed healing.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>Swelling symptoms and urgency<\/h2>\n        <table>\n          <caption>This table explains when swelling should be handled more urgently.<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Symptom<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Possible concern<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Recommended action<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Small gum swelling without severe pain<\/td>\n              <td>Localized gum or tooth inflammation may be present.<\/td>\n              <td>Book a dental assessment soon.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Facial swelling or swollen cheek<\/td>\n              <td>Infection may be spreading outside the immediate tooth area.<\/td>\n              <td>Seek urgent dental care.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Fever, tiredness or feeling unwell<\/td>\n              <td>The infection may be affecting the body more generally.<\/td>\n              <td>Seek urgent care promptly.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Difficulty swallowing, breathing or opening the mouth<\/td>\n              <td>Potentially serious spread of infection.<\/td>\n              <td>Seek emergency medical or dental care immediately.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Bad taste, pus or drainage<\/td>\n              <td>Abscess or infection may be draining.<\/td>\n              <td>Book urgent dental assessment.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>What happens at Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae?<\/h2>\n        <p>At Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm, we assess the location, extent and likely source of swelling. X-rays may be needed to identify whether a tooth infection, deep decay, wisdom tooth problem or gum abscess is involved.<\/p>\n        <p>Treatment depends on the cause and severity. It may include drainage, cleaning, root canal treatment, extraction, medication when clinically indicated or referral if the swelling requires hospital-level care.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>When should you seek care?<\/h2>\n        <p>Do not wait if swelling is increasing, spreading, painful, associated with fever or affecting swallowing, breathing or mouth opening.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"gf-note-box\">\n          <p><strong>Safety note:<\/strong> Antibiotics alone are not always enough for dental infections. The source of infection often needs dental treatment.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <h3>Is gum swelling always an emergency?<\/h3>\n        <p>Not always, but it should be checked if it persists, hurts, bleeds, drains pus or is associated with tooth pain.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Can a swollen cheek come from a tooth?<\/h3>\n        <p>Yes. A dental infection can cause swelling in the cheek, jaw or face, especially if the infection spreads beyond the tooth root.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Should I take antibiotics for dental swelling?<\/h3>\n        <p>Only if prescribed after assessment. Dental infections often need treatment of the source, not only medication.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>When is swelling dangerous?<\/h3>\n        <p>Swelling is more concerning if it spreads, comes with fever or affects swallowing, breathing or the ability to open the mouth.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related answers<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/when-should-i-see-an-emergency-dentist\/\">When should I see an emergency dentist?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-does-toothache-get-worse-at-night\/\">Why does toothache get worse at night?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/does-a-broken-tooth-need-emergency-dental-care\/\">Does a broken tooth need emergency dental care?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-does-my-tooth-hurt-when-i-bite\/\">Why does my tooth hurt when I bite?<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related treatments<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/emergency-dentist-stockholm\/\">Emergency dental care<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/root-canal-treatment\/\">Root canal treatment<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/\">Wisdom tooth removal<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/boka-tid\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"gf-disclaimer\">\n        <h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n        <p>This article provides general information from Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm. 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