A member asked:

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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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