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What Causes Swelling Of Gum At The Site Of Tooth Extraction?
Ok I have a dental question hopefully someone can help answer me.. oksi a qeek ago I had 2 teeth extracted one on each side my left side is perfectly fine its my right side I was concerned about .. my question is , is it normal for swelling on my gum to occur at the extraction site a week after extraction? Or should I be concerned it may be infected
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Thank you for your quiery..Swelling on extraction site is normal for a week.take priscribed medicine properly and do salt water gargle for 2-3 Times a day.then go for a check up.
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