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I have a lightly painful lump in my cheek after one week from wisdom tooth extraction. had significant swelling and external bruising.tooth was high and in bone. no signs of infection. healing well overall. size has been consistent whole week. ?
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Questions: Not unusual. May take months to resolve. To be sure, make an appointment with the Surgeon who removed the tooth for a post-surgical examination. Take along a written list of all your questions. That way the Surgeon can address all your concerns.
Answered 11/28/2017
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