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A member asked:
When will the swelling in my cheeks go down after my wisdom tooth extraction?
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Depends: This does depend on how difficult they were to remove, but usually 2 weeks.
Answered 10/15/2017
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Few days: The average is a few days. If swelling persists then call the doctors office to be evaluated.
Answered 8/20/2017
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