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Removed Tooth, Developed Lump On Cheek. Feeling Hard To Chew And Open Mouth. How Long Will It Take To Heal?
I had 8 teeth (wisdom and 12 year molars) removed thursday. Everything seems to be healing fine, except friday night, i developed a large, hard lump on my left cheek. It's not at all connected to the extraction site. It's causing an uncomfortable pressure and it's hard to chew, and open my mouth, even lay on my side. What is this and how long will it take to get rid of it?
Thu, 16 May 2013
Hello and welcome,
Since you c/o difficulty in chewing food as well as to open mouth,I suspect the formation of dry socket .
Gargle frequently using warm saline and betadine rinse.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Dressing the socket using ZOE/Povidine iodine may be helpful.
Take rest for a minimum of 5-6 days.
Avoid stressful jobs.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Take care.
Since you c/o difficulty in chewing food as well as to open mouth,I suspect the formation of dry socket .
Gargle frequently using warm saline and betadine rinse.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Dressing the socket using ZOE/Povidine iodine may be helpful.
Take rest for a minimum of 5-6 days.
Avoid stressful jobs.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Take care.
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