I had my wisdom teeth on my right side removed 5 days ago. My lymph node was swollen after and over the last few days has gotten worse . It is very hard and uncomfortable. I started another dose of antibiotics today. I had taken some before the extractions were done because my lower tooth had an infection already. I dont think I have dry socket. I followed all the post procedure, but there is no clot in the lower socket. Could this be because my infection went away and was still lingering? I m just really swollen still.
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . As per your complaint the swollen lymph nodes can be secondary to infection as you had infection wisdom tooth, and it is not due to extraction, but it is a Reactionary Lymphadenopathy caused due to infection. But as there is no clot in the extraction socket there is a possibility that the clot has dislodged and the pain commonly initiates after 5 to 6 days after clot dislodgement, and it can also be a cause of lymphadenopathy, and you should immediately consult your dentist and get evaluated and if there is Chat Doctor.