A member asked:

What should i do if i still have swelling 11 days after impacted tooth surgery extraction?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See your doctor: If you are having pain, swelling, and elevated temps, you most likely have a postoperative infection that may require antibiotic therapy and/or more definitive therapy.

Answered 7/23/2012

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See oral surgeon: You most likely have developed an infection need to be on antibiotics possible have a drain placed.

Answered 7/23/2012

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Call: call the Surgeon. A reexamination may be in order.

Answered 4/29/2015

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