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Hello. i have removed one wisdom tooth on the lower right side. five days i found out i had dry socket. today on the 7th day there is a lump in my jaw?
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Possible Infection: The time frame of your symptoms suggest you may have a postoperative infection. You should contact your dentist/surgeon who performed your surgery to determine if you need to have an antibiotic prescribed for you, or if you need to return for evaluation.
Answered 8/26/2016
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Infection ?: Very possible. Call your surgeon for a follow up appointment.
Answered 8/26/2016
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Infection: Can be quite dangerous. Return immediately to a Oral Surgeon or a General Dentist who did the extractionk
Answered 9/29/2016
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