The inside of my cheek is swollen and sore only on the left side, when I swallow it hurts on that side. My lower back molar (the last moler) hurts when I bite down and it hurts when I touch it. I have TMJ, is this all from that or do you think the tooth is infected?
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, swollen cheek indicates sign of infection in molar tooth, as you have TMJ also, for that also you should have to take precautions. Consult dentist for investigations and examination of cheek and IOWA X-ray of molar tooth to confirm infection and periapical pathology. For TMJ you should take Soft diet Avoid excessive mouth opening Do hot fermentation two - three times a day Hope it will help you.