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I already took antibiotics for 10 days (prescribed). there's still a hard lump on jaw 10 days past wisdom tooth surgery. size of a grape. no pain.
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Have post op check: Have the dentist that removed the wisdom tooth check your healing and see if everything is within normal limits or is the lump abnormal and/or a problem
Answered 1/22/2018
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Return: The practitioner that knows your pre-surgical status bestie the General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who removed your wisdom tooth. He/she is also responsible for your post-surgical care. Return for a reevaluation and, if necessary, additional treatment.
Answered 1/22/2018
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