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Just got my infected wisdom tooth removed 2 days ago, i have a moveable bump on my posterior lymph node. is this normal? i'm taking 300mg clindamyacin

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Dr. Peter Certo answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Normal: usually: Most people get swollen lymph nodes with dental infections.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: Your swollen lymph node could be due to the infection or just the tissue inflammation following extraction.

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Likely just a reactive lymph node. Should improve. Have your oral surgeon look at it during your post operative appointment.

Dr Ali and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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A member asked:

Just got my infected wisdom tooth removed 2 days ago, i have a moveable bump on my posterior lymph node. is this normal? i'm taking 300mg clindamyacin

12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Peter Certo answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Ali and 7 doctors agreed

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