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I am experiencing cheek swelling & a sore throat. i recently got a wisdom tooth extraction on the left side. i see black stuff on the extraction site.
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Swelling: If the swelling is on the same side as the recent surgery, they may be associated. Please contact the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that treated you and ask for a post-surgical reevaluation.
Answered 4/6/2019
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