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I had a lot of swelling in my cheek from an abcessed tooth that i had pulled two days ago. i still have some swelling in my cheek. is this normal?
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Yes: Swelling can last up to ten days. It should get better in the next few days. You can take some ibuprofen (800mg) every 6 hours if necessary. Best of luck!
Answered 1/2/2018
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