Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Had Abscessed Tooth Removed. Feeling Lump And Pain Between The Tooth And The Cheek. Worrisome
I had an abscessed tooth removed last Thursday. There is currently no pain at the removal site. However, there is pain at the site where the abscess had formed, between the tooth and the cheek, and I am also now feeling like there is a small lump in thet area. Can you tell me what that lump is. I am still on my antibiotics regime.
Mon, 16 Jul 2012
hi..the lump is due to the deposition of pus in that area..evenif your teeth has got removed the pus within the absess has to drain outside.if the lump persist for more than a week,consult your dentist and he will drain the absess.its better to take your antibiotics after draining the absess,orelse it can result in antibioma..hope you get well soon.
I find this answer helpful
hi
abscess formation in the bone due to localized infection leads to expansion of the cortical bone plates.
when the cause of infection is removed the inflammation stars to subside slowly. the same is happening in your case too. there is nothing to worry. as soon as the inflammation is completely gone the lump you are feeling will disappear too. it will take another 1 week at least.
take care
abscess formation in the bone due to localized infection leads to expansion of the cortical bone plates.
when the cause of infection is removed the inflammation stars to subside slowly. the same is happening in your case too. there is nothing to worry. as soon as the inflammation is completely gone the lump you are feeling will disappear too. it will take another 1 week at least.
take care
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tooth abscess
Loading Online Doctors....