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Can Tooth Removal Be The Reason For Infection Causing Slight Pain And Swelling In The Jaw.

my daughter had her 4 wisdom teeth removed 22 days ago. Her follow up appointment went well. Yesterday, she noticed that she has a bump on her lower jaw in the region that one of her wisdom teeth was removed. It is painful to the tough, but hard and she has some slight swelling, but not really that noticeable. Is this a possible infection?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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hi thanks for your query. during tooth extraction the bone that supports the tooth is compressed to allow proper healing and to adapt bony margins.the bump what you have been explaining might be hard and sharp bone.this is because extraction to wisdom tooth is done surgically by cutting bone if necessary.if the site is infected your daughter must take a complete course of antibiotic and pain killers along with intermittant worm saline gargles. visit your dentist check the site clinically and and also get an radiograph done if necessary.hope this is helpful.
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Can Tooth Removal Be The Reason For Infection Causing Slight Pain And Swelling In The Jaw.

hi thanks for your query. during tooth extraction the bone that supports the tooth is compressed to allow proper healing and to adapt bony margins.the bump what you have been explaining might be hard and sharp bone.this is because extraction to wisdom tooth is done surgically by cutting bone if necessary.if the site is infected your daughter must take a complete course of antibiotic and pain killers along with intermittant worm saline gargles. visit your dentist check the site clinically and and also get an radiograph done if necessary.hope this is helpful.