Cheek Swollen on Left More Than Right

[gabeneo]

My cheek is swollen on the left side more a bit than the right. I recently stopped drinking completely for over 200 days and I had a few drinks around my birthday and all of a sudden my cheeks swell out just under my ears. Makes my face look like I have massive jowls.. It doesn't hurt but I noticed it worsening when I just had a few drinks. Could this mean I am allergic to alcohol now or my body just rejects me have any at all? Could it be some other kind of allergy or maybe mono -- I have had mumps when I was a kid.

Thanks in advance
GT

[gabeneo]

I don't have any pain at all -- its almost like a muscle -- hardlike. I am not sure what it might be.. I don't feel strange but its annoying -- its almost like my saliva gland in the upper cheek area is swollen but as I said it doesn't hurt. It's kind of like I am growing jowels.. I know I have to lose some weight -- not obese but I got that winter weight that needs to go for sure.  Any other ideas would be appreciated greatly.

Thanks
GT

[margypops]

I dont no about the alcohol but have you any dental problems ,does it hurt where the swelling is .If it continues oit maybe a good idea to get it checked out, possibly an allergy ,tke some Benydryl it may help if its an allergy.