A member asked:

Post 3rd molar abstraction x 3 wks, periosteal abscess has formed w/ oozing/swelling. no cervical adenopathy or fever, er visit now, can wait 6 hours?

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Call surgeon: If you are having a post-op infection near extraction site, call the oral surgeon. Tell him or her of your issues. They have probably seen most post-op complications. They will want to resolve the problem. They are concerned about your health.

Answered 3/6/2016

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