What are reasons for cheek to hurt?

1. Dental problems:

- Tooth decay

- Abscessed tooth

- Impacted wisdom tooth

- Gum disease

- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

2. Sinus infection:

- Pressure and pain in the cheeks, forehead, and around the eyes

- Nasal congestion

- Facial swelling

- Fever

- Headache

- Fatigue

3. Mumps:

- Viral infection of the salivary glands

- Swelling of the cheeks

- Pain

- Fever

- Headache

4. Abscess:

- Bacterial infection

- Pus-filled swelling

- Pain

- Fever

- Chills

5. Cellulitis:

- Bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissues

- Redness, swelling, warmth, and pain

- Fever

- Chills

- Fatigue

- Headache

- Nausea

- Vomiting

6. Shingles:

- Viral infection that causes a painful rash

- Blisters

- Pain

- Fever

- Headache

- Fatigue

- Light sensitivity

7. Trigeminal neuralgia:

- Chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve

- Severe, stabbing pain

- Triggered by certain stimuli, such as touching the face or chewing

8. Atypical facial pain:

- Chronic pain condition that affects the face

- Burning, aching, or throbbing pain

- May be triggered by certain stimuli, such as stress, fatigue, or cold weather

9. Eagle syndrome:

- Elongated styloid process, a small bone in the throat

- Pain in the throat, ear, or face

- Difficulty swallowing

- Hoarseness

10. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia:

- Rare nerve disorder that affects the glossopharyngeal nerve

- Severe, stabbing pain

- Triggered by certain stimuli, such as swallowing, coughing, or talking