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Upper rt wisdom extraction 2 mths ago. now cheek side all way up where cheek/gum meet,slight bump is tender. what can cause this? no answer from dr.
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Seek second opinion: May be infection, a spicule of bone, a cut or scrape, or one of many other problems. Would suggest evaluation by an Oral Surgeon
Answered 8/11/2016
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