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Quarter sized abscess on cheek and jaw post wisdom tooth extraction. was drained and sown up (no drain left in) 3 days ago. should it still be hard?
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Abscess: Will take several months to soften up. Apply warm moist compresses
Answered 1/9/2018
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See below: Call or make an appointment with the dental practitioner that extracted your tooth to differentiate normal healing from infection and possible need for antibiotic therapy.
Answered 1/8/2018
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Answer: This is a question best answered by ther GeneralDentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that has been treating you, knows your pre-surgical condition and your post-surgical history. That practitioner is the one who can best describe to your the landmarks that are expected along the road to recovery, and the best person to decide if additional treatment is indicated.
Answered 1/8/2018
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