Conditions
Dental Cases
Face Swelling
Face swelling can be caused by inflammation, allergies, trauma or infection in the tissues of the face.
Facial swelling can be due to a variety of infections including:
• Tooth Abscess
• Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis (noticeable swelling around the eyes)
• Cellulitis (skin infection)
• Mumps
• Orbital cellulitis (acute infection of the area surrounding the eye)
• Sinus infection or sinusitis
• Allergy: Allergy to an insect bite or to a medicine
• Trauma: like a facial burn
• Stye (also called a hordeolum, infected oil gland of the eyelid)
Because facial swelling and swelling in general may be a sign of a serious condition, you should talk with your medical professional about your symptoms. If you experience facial swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing, hives, intense distress, fever, redness, or warmth, seek immediate medical care
Facial swelling can be due to a variety of infections including:
• Tooth Abscess
• Bacterial or viral conjunctivitis (noticeable swelling around the eyes)
• Cellulitis (skin infection)
• Mumps
• Orbital cellulitis (acute infection of the area surrounding the eye)
• Sinus infection or sinusitis
• Allergy: Allergy to an insect bite or to a medicine
• Trauma: like a facial burn
• Stye (also called a hordeolum, infected oil gland of the eyelid)
Because facial swelling and swelling in general may be a sign of a serious condition, you should talk with your medical professional about your symptoms. If you experience facial swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing, hives, intense distress, fever, redness, or warmth, seek immediate medical care