Swelling on one side of the face should be alerted to many diseases, not necessarily four, common interstitial infections, wisdom teeth pericoronitis, mumps or swelling, and maxillofacial fractures.
1. Interstitial infection: the most common cause of unilateral facial swelling. Alveolar abscess and other diseases maxillary gap infection or occlusal gap infection, as well as infraorbital gap infection, will appear on the affected side of the face swollen, severe cases may also appear fever, and even life-threatening, so this situation must be as early as possible to seek medical attention, timely treatment, in order to avoid aggravation of the infection.
2. Wisdom teeth pericoronitis: inflammation can cause swelling on the affected side of the face, this situation usually need to rinse the inflammation of the pericoronitis in a timely manner, and in serious cases, antibiotics should also be used systemically.
3. Mumps: Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause unilateral swelling of the face, accompanied by pain.
4. Parotid swelling: Swelling may also occur on the affected side of the face and may be accompanied by pressure or pain.
5. Trauma: Trauma resulting in fractures of the upper and lower jaws can also present with unilateral facial swelling.
Therefore, if unilateral facial swelling occurs, it is necessary to seek medical treatment as soon as possible in order to avoid further development of the disease.