A member asked:

I had my #2 molar extracted 9 days ago, and my parotid gland has been swollen since what is causing this?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Consult oral surgeon: most of the time loss of 2 d molar and swalllen parotid glands are not linked. Check with oral surgeon and look for the cause of salivary gland enlargement. Good luck

Answered 10/2/2015

2.7k views

Thank
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See oral surgeon: Probably not related, or swelling secondary to tooth not involving parotid. See oral surgeon for correlation.

Answered 7/3/2015

2.6k views

Thank
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Diagnosis: This needs to be seen and evaluated in person. Having said that, how do you know it's your Parotid gland that is swollen? The area might be swollen from a hemotoma\swelling related to the injection or surgical removal of the tooth, an infection or something totally unrelated. Any pain? is the swelling subsiding or getting worse? Go back to the surgeon who treated you.

Answered 7/3/2015

2.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Whats causing swollen parotid glands?

A doctor has provided 1 answer