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Upper 3rd molar extraction 3mths ago. spot on upper cheek side of site w/ slight bump causing discomfort up to now. no infection,no answers from dr.??

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Bump: May be the duct from your Parotid salivary gland. May be, if hard, a spicule of bone coming loose. If soft, may be residual infection. Return to the Dentist or Oral Surgeon who did the extraction for reevaluation. If he/she is unable to find cause, a second opinion with an Oral Surgeon may be in order.

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

Upper 3rd molar extraction 3mths ago. spot on upper cheek side of site w/ slight bump causing discomfort up to now. no infection,no answers from dr.??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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