I recently had a tooth extracted (3 days ago non wisdom) I am in very little pain. Still on prescribes antibiotics and take advil when necessary. M question is in regards to the swelling, while it has gone down significantly I can still feel a tight& hard lump in my cheek. While there is no pain from the lump, I am worried about the tightness and hardness. Should this be a cause for concern? or is this all part of the process?
HI THERETHANK YOU FOR WRITING IN Chat Doctor.ANTIBIOTICS YOU ARE TAKING WILL REDUCE INFECTION AND ADVIL(IT CONTAINS IBUPROFEN) IS A PAIN KILLER.MILD PAIN AND DISCOMFORT AFTER HAVING EXTRACTION IS NORMAL .BUT I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO REVISIT YOUR DENTIST FOR CLINICAL EXAMINATION.MEANWHILE MAINTAIN ORAL HYGIENE, DO WARM SALINE RINSES.BRUSH TWICE DAILY.FEEL FREE TO WRITE US BACK FOR ANY QUERY.TAKE CARE.