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What is the disease that makes your cheeks swollen?: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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According to the CDC, mumps was a common childhood illness before the MMR vaccine, and it remains one of the most recognizable infectious diseases that can make your cheeks swollen due to inflamed salivary glands. While mumps is a prominent cause, it is far from the only one; a range of infections, dental problems, and other medical conditions can also lead to facial swelling.