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I had a molar extracted 2 days ago and my mouth is still very sore and cheek is swollen along with redness on the outside of my cheek. is this normal ?
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No: Any swelling and pain after two days of an extraction should be looked at. See your treating dentist for follow up.
Answered 4/19/2014
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NOT NORMAL: Go back to the person that removed it or see an oral surgeon. Sounds like you are not healing correctly.
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