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Had caries in teeth nd a dental abscess. i got it extracted but the tissue nd gum under that teeth were swollen nd still swollen after 2 years. why?

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Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Get a CBCT Scan: It should not take more then a couple of month for the swelling to go down. If there is something else, an oral surgeon should be able to evaluate the swallen area, take xrays or even a CT scan and give you some answers. Good luck hope you will get better.

Answered 11/24/2018

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Swelling: There may be some residual infection. Area should have been fully healed within a few months. Did you return to the Dentist that did the extraction for a reevaluation? Have you been seen for regular professional care since your extraction? Please see a Dentist or an Oral Surgeon to have area examined and imaged. Additional treatment may be indicated.

Answered 12/28/2018

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