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Why is face swollen (lower lip and left side) hard like a golf after gum graft surgery? on 500mg amoxicillin 3 x day. this is 4th day.

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Facial swelling: There could be a collection of blood or pus. You should consult with the surgeon who performed the graft.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your surgeon: Dental abscess infection may spread to the face, brain or neck. Direct spread from a dental source can account for up to 10% of brain abscesses. See your surgeon for a preventive and additional treatment. Amoxicillin 500 TID is an adjunctive treatment only. Take care.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Facial swelling: This is impossible to say without a clinical exam and more information about your condition and the surgery itself. Call your surgeon ASAP for advice and a post-op examination.

Answered 7/20/2014

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