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Is it common 2 weeks after having wisdom teeth pulled the gums to enlarge?
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Have DDS check: You should check with the dentist who extracted the teeth to be sure you are not developing an infection in the area or have a bone chip working its way through.
Answered 7/1/2015
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No: No, not normal. Have oral surgeon evaluated ASAP.
Answered 7/1/2015
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