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I have a sore on each side of my mouth where i had 2 wisdom teeth surgically extracted?

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I would follow up: with your oral surgeon or dentist to evaluate these sores.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Sore on corners: it is sometimes normal to have some sores on the corners of the mouth as it was stretched to gain access to the wisdom or posterior teeth

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Very typical: The sores may occur after a mouth injury due to dental work or surgical extraction. sores usually heal on their own . The pain usually decreases in a few days. Other symptoms disappear in 10 to 14 days

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not uncommon: Extraction of wisdom teeth is a surgery and therefore there may be some sores that appear post-surgery due to the procedure. The sores should go away in about 7-10 days. If in doubt, go back in and have the areas checked.

Answered 10/27/2014

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Not uncommon: Possible scenarios could be that the sores are at the corners of the mouth/lip which can be related to having the mouth open to access the wisdom teeth, or the sores may be related to biting of the cheeks associated with postop swelling. Both situations are usually self limited and will resolve.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Normal: Normal if it within the first week after wisdom tooth extraction. If it persists beyond that time, see the doc who did the extractions. Still problems, see an oral surgeon.

Answered 3/29/2015

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