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What serious conditions would result in a lymph node swelling only on one side under jaw same side 3 weeks ago infected tooth was removed still swolle?
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Takes a while : The lymph node probably swelled up in response to the dental infection. It can take 1-2 months for the node to shrink down.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Nothing serious: Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or in the neck can certainly be normal in many cases for a 3-4 weeks after having dental surgery or infected tooth extraction. It wouldn't be bad idea to ask your dentist, but it's probably just your body's response to the surgery. Good luck.
Answered 7/24/2014
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