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A member asked:
What do i do? i have this weird feeling in my cheek after tooth extraction.?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See ur surgeon: Can't tell you why you have a 'weird" feeling.... Could be a pulled muscle, could be inflammation from the injection, could be something else. It needs to be physically evaluated, and you are under the care of a dentist... Give them a call for a follow up.
Answered 12/27/2013
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Nothing to be alert: Pain, swelling and difficulty in opening the mouth for a few days after a tooth extraction is normal. The weird feeling is a cheek swelling due to the tissue trauma caused by the extraction process. Recommended: 24 to 48 hours after the extraction – leave the swelling alone and do not apply any hot or cold compress.
Answered 6/5/2016
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