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A member asked:

I have a large bump under my cheekbone that is very sore. i had a tooth pulled 5 days ago as it was infected. this bump started about 8 days ago.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Infection?: Talk to your dentist that pulled the tooth. You could have an infection in that area.

Dr Douglas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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See: May be residual infection. Additional treatment may be required. See the Dentist or Oral Surgeon who removed the tooth.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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