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What Causes Lump In The Back Of Throat After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Hello; hope all is well with you! as for me, i had oral sugery on the 3rd of september to have all my wisdom teeth removed. It is now Oct 9 and i am still having pain in my tongue. its a weird tasting sensation whenever i eat, and i also still feel a small lump in the back of my throat since the operation. is this normal?
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
hi,
it may happen either due to a course of long term stronger antibiotics or due to incomplete removal of the wisdom tooth(may be due rare cases of root displacement in the space). It may take few months to settle. get a panaromic x ray and see a maxillofacial surgeon near by.
wish u good health
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What Causes Lump In The Back Of Throat After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

hi, it may happen either due to a course of long term stronger antibiotics or due to incomplete removal of the wisdom tooth(may be due rare cases of root displacement in the space). It may take few months to settle. get a panaromic x ray and see a maxillofacial surgeon near by. wish u good health