Having Hard Spot On Cheek. Taking Pain Killers. What Should I Do?

Posted on Thu, 20 Jun 2013

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Question : I have a very hard spot in my cheek, its been 5 days since I have had my teeth pulled. I am maxed out on pain meds

Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (38 minutes later)

dear patient

thanks for your query. given the recent dental instrumentation, two major complications a soft tissue abscess or a hematoma should be ruled out. It is concerning that you still have severe pain and maxed out on meds. I suggest to promptly see your dentist for him to take a look

truly yours

Dr Brenes Salazar
Mayo Clinic MN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar