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Is it common for the bottom gum line to be swollen the day after a extraction ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes.: Yes. very normal. Should improve rapidly.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2017

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