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I had an extraction and bone grafting done on my lower left back molar after having an abcess for one month. it's been six days and i still have swelling. i wake up with pain coming from the surgery site and a pain and swelling a few inches below the site
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Need evaluation: You should contact the doc who performed the procedure for you to determine if your postoperative course is proceeding as expected or if you need to be evaluated for any postoperative problems.
Answered 1/27/2016
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Be Patient: After bone grafting surgery, it is normal for the area to be tender and swollen for the first 2 weeks. However, in most cases, over-the-counter pain relief is enough to ease any discomfort. If concerned see your dentist for eval.
Answered 2/1/2016
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