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Could The Bruising On Cheek After Extracting Wisdom Tooth Be Treated?

Hi i just got my wisdom teeth removed 4 days ago. Ive discovered this large hard bump on the side of my cheek that really hurts. It a large lump that i can feel on the outside of my cheek and feels like a big bruise. I was wondering what it could .. be and should i contact an oral surgeon
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Hi

Thanks for writing in.

It can be cheek biting. Due to anaesthesia you might have bitten cheek & that might have caused bruising.
Slight swelling after extraction of wisdom teeth is normal.
Do warm saline rinses.
If still problem persists consult your surgeon.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Could The Bruising On Cheek After Extracting Wisdom Tooth Be Treated?

Hi Thanks for writing in. It can be cheek biting. Due to anaesthesia you might have bitten cheek & that might have caused bruising. Slight swelling after extraction of wisdom teeth is normal. Do warm saline rinses. If still problem persists consult your surgeon. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra