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Face swollen after periodontal bone graft surgery, help?
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Call your dentist. : Other than placing ice over the area, calling your dentist is the best suggestion i can offer.
Answered 3/18/2015
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May be normal: Some swelling should be expected after surgery. Swelling should typically peak around 48 hours after surgery and then gradually decrease over several days. If swelling continues to worsen, contact your surgeon.
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