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I had my wisdom teeth removed 2 months ago and this morning i noticed a hard lump on my lower left jaw that is now swollen and painful. what is it?
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See your dentist: It sounds like there might be a high probability of an old root tip or bone fragment that got left behind. See your dentist for x-ray. diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Lump: The lump you describe may or may not be associated with your extractions. Please return to the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who removed your wisdom teeth for a post-surgical evaluation, treatment, or referral.
Answered 1/25/2020
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