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What Causes Swelling In Cheek After Upper Molar Removal?

Hello, I had an right upper molar removed yesterday, n immdediately after extraction i felt like my cheek has swollen hugely and its still same today :(. The dentist has put me on betaclox (5 days) and cataflam (3 days). I am afraid she injected me too much aneasthesia and the swollen cheek is not normal at all. Can I have some of ur advice please? My face looks horrible. Thank you.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

Please note that swelling post extraction is normal tissue response against any surgical procedure done.

Therefore do not worry, it will take around two to three days time and heal.
Even if the volume of injected anesthesia is more there is nothing to worry, it will slowly metabolize and gets absorbed.Please note anesthesia can be given up-to a certain limit only.Therefore do not worry.Follow the post extraction instructions carefully and apply cold packs on the affected area.It should recover soon Continue with your medications.Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Cheek After Upper Molar Removal?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Please note that swelling post extraction is normal tissue response against any surgical procedure done. Therefore do not worry, it will take around two to three days time and heal. Even if the volume of injected anesthesia is more there is nothing to worry, it will slowly metabolize and gets absorbed.Please note anesthesia can be given up-to a certain limit only.Therefore do not worry.Follow the post extraction instructions carefully and apply cold packs on the affected area.It should recover soon Continue with your medications.Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.