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Should I Be Concerned About The Swelling In The Inner Cheek After Wisdom Tooth Removal Normal?

Hi,

I had my wisdom tooth lower one removed 4 days back. While the pain on the site is reduced there is a swelling on the left inner cheek that is big. I have checked with the doctor yesterday and he said that wound had no infection and was healing well. The swelling on the cheek
worries me a bit
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, as u said that you undergone wisdom tooth extraction few days ago, you still had swelling in your cheek you dont have to worry about that it is still normal dont worry what happend is in wisdom tooth extraction swelling remains for a week ar about 15 days also I will suggest that you take proper rest , medication prescribed by your dentist and avoid speaking, as much as possible, speak less and do warm saline gargle also.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Swelling In The Inner Cheek After Wisdom Tooth Removal Normal?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, as u said that you undergone wisdom tooth extraction few days ago, you still had swelling in your cheek you dont have to worry about that it is still normal dont worry what happend is in wisdom tooth extraction swelling remains for a week ar about 15 days also I will suggest that you take proper rest , medication prescribed by your dentist and avoid speaking, as much as possible, speak less and do warm saline gargle also.