Hello, I had a tooth pulled one week ago today & yesterday I had 5 lymph nodes swell & become tender. One behind & one in front of my ear on the same side as I had the tooth pulled & another on the opposite side behind the ear. The other 2 is in my throat. Is this common for someone that has had a tooth pulled. Also, I have another tooth that has not been pulled that has a cavity that is on the opposite side of the mouth that I had work done. Is this a common occurance? If so, how long should it last? Otherwise, I am in good physical shape for a 28 year old male with no history of any diseases.
Hello, Welcome, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction, now you had swollen lymph nodes, don't worry after extraction swelling occurs, if it last for more than 5\u00a0days then you again consult your dentist Take proper course of medication prescribed by your dentist After 24hrs of extraction do warm saline gargle two - three times a day Hope it will help you.  Wish you good health. Regards