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What Is The Mass Occurring Above Bottom Jaw After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

Hello,I had all four of my wisdoms removed three days ago. I started to feel around on my cheeks and noticed there was a mass in my left cheek above my bottom jaw. Both cheeks are still swollen which is normal right? but what is the mass occuring in my cheek?
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your question,
the swelling following surgical removal of wisdom teeth is normal, it occurs due damage to lymphatics while removing tooth..the function of lymphatics is to remove the excessive fluid from tissue spaces...so in case of damage to these structures will result in swelling...it will take 2-3days to recover...even the removal of the bone while removing tooth also causes swelling pain and limited mouth opening...nothing to worry..it will come down in 2 days...just take the medicines prescribed following extraction...take soft diet, do saline gargling 3-4times...dont apply pressure on swelling by touching that area...instead of normal pain killer you can take tablet enzoflam which contains an antiinflammatory also which reduces swelling...wish you speedy recovery..i hope my answer would help you... take care...
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What Is The Mass Occurring Above Bottom Jaw After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the swelling following surgical removal of wisdom teeth is normal, it occurs due damage to lymphatics while removing tooth..the function of lymphatics is to remove the excessive fluid from tissue spaces...so in case of damage to these structures will result in swelling...it will take 2-3days to recover...even the removal of the bone while removing tooth also causes swelling pain and limited mouth opening...nothing to worry..it will come down in 2 days...just take the medicines prescribed following extraction...take soft diet, do saline gargling 3-4times...dont apply pressure on swelling by touching that area...instead of normal pain killer you can take tablet enzoflam which contains an antiinflammatory also which reduces swelling...wish you speedy recovery..i hope my answer would help you... take care...