A member asked:

I had a lower tooth extraction 4 days ago. my jaw has a bump and is swollen and so is my neck and extraction site is yellow and white. is that normal?

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Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

No it's not: You probably having or developing an infection,are you on antibiotics? You should see your dentist ASAP for cleaning and depridment of extraction site and prescribe the proper medications.

Dr SHAH agreed

Answered 6/22/2020

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not normal: Go see the dentist who did the extraction ASAP - Monday! It sounds like infection and must be treated before it spreads. Even the ER is a choice if they have no opening tomorrow. This may be fine as soon as you are treated, so don't panic - but w/o treatment this may be very bad. Best wishes.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

I had a lower tooth extraction 4 days ago. my jaw has a bump and is swollen and so is my neck and extraction site is yellow and white. is that normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Dr SHAH agreed

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Altman agreed

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