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Is it normal to still have some swelling 6 days after wisdom tooth extraction?

Q: is it normal to still have some swelling 6 days after wisdom tooth extraction?

: Yes it can sometimes take longer for it to resolve

4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes it can sometimes take longer for it to resolve

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes, depending on the difficulty of the extraction.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 7/19/2022

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Dr. Binod Verma answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 7/19/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Yes. Usually related to degree of difficulty of the surgery. Your surgeon is responsible for your post-treatment care. Please don’t hesitate to call his/her office if you are concerned.

Answered 7/19/2022

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A member asked:

Is it normal to still have some swelling 6 days after wisdom tooth extraction?

4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Binod Verma answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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