A member asked:

I had all wisdom teeth removed 1 week ago.there's a little ball of something inside the gums of my right cheek.hurts to touch, open my jaw all the way? it's on the side of the teeth- not my jawline

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to tell: Without seeing the ball it is hard to tell what it might be.... I would suggest having the dentist that removed the wisdom teeth take a look.

Answered 3/18/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Swelling: Probably swelling near the incision of a lower widsom tooth. Within normal limits. See your oral surgeon if symptoms persist.

Answered 1/18/2014

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