<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have had a bad toothache on and off for the past few months, I have had my wisdom teeth removed a while ago, the toothache has since went away but shortly after I have gotten a lump on my jawline where the tooth ache was, the lump itself does not hurt unless I touch it but sometimes I can feel a small throbbing pain for short periods of time, the lump rather large but hasn t effected how i speak or move around?  <response>: Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I read you query would like to tell you that extraction of third molar is complicated procedure if its open then you might have got sutures placed. After getting third molar extraction few complications are seen like:- -post-op pain -swelling -difficulty in opening mouth -fever -lymphadenopathy This will subside after 7 days you need to take some precautions like :- -do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day -maintain proper hygiene -prevent food lodgment in same area. -do Betadine gargles -take your prescribed medications for 5 days After a week go for check-up to know about your healing of socket. Take Care Regards Chat Doctor. 