What's Happening to My Face?

If you had teeth extracted and nothing put back in its place, then yes, this can happen. I just saw something in my dentist's office the other day about this.

D., between your 3 month period and now your facial asymmetry, you sound like you are having some major hormone fluctuations. You could simply be losing facial tone, collagen, elasticity and fat, or you could be having a mild Bels Palsy attack. I don't think the dental surgery is the culprit. It's been too long.

How did you mother handle menopause? Does she have sunken cheeks like you describe? Then this could be genetics as well.

I realize you don't have insurance, but perhaps you could see a D.O.? Their rates are better and they look at your overall health.

Sorry.

I seem to have that also. When you had the surgery were any of the teeth extracted? I've heard that when you have teeth extracted it will cause your cheek to sink in.

Did they remove teeth? I have heard that having certain teeth removed can affect the structure of your face. But, I don't really know, I would either call the doctor or the dentist, not sure which one first, sorry. I hope you figure it out soon! It sounds upsetting.

Dental issues can cause this if there is an infection, but I don't think it would be related to surgery from several years ago. But an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon would be a good person to consult. Any time there is asymmetry, I worry it is an indication of something significant.

Are deer ticks prevalent in your area? I ask because this can be a symptom of advanced Lyme disease. If so, it's treatable with a heavy dose of antibiotics, but the longer it progresses, the more parts of your body (including the brain) it affects. The test is easy -- just some bloodwork. Please just get this checked out ASAP.

Ahh just saw the one side. Okay so what I had before doesn't make sense.

What kind of dental surgery did you have done?

i would start by calling the surgeon's office and asking if they've heard of this happening.