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I received dental work with local anesthesia five days ago. i woke this am to pain and swelling at the site. could it be an infection?
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It could be: But without knowing exactly what treatment was performed, and without being able to see you, how can anyone really tell? Why not call your treating dentist for a follow-up? They will have a better idea as to what may be needed to solve your problem.
Answered 7/2/2016
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