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Hard Ball Like And Sore Inside Cheek After Wisdom Tooth Removal, On Penicillin. Is This Usual ?
Its been 5 days since my daughter had two wisdom teeth removed. She had the usual swelling of the cheek which has gone done some. However, inside her cheek is a hard type ball about the size of a quarter around maybe, and it is very sore still. She has been on penicillin since the surgery. Is this usual or does it sound like an infection?
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
Hi,
As now wisdom teeth are removed, gradually swelling will be subsided.
continue with penicillin.
If require go for anti-inflammatory medcnes for 2-3 days.
This is common with dental infection.
Do warm water gargling.
Ok and bye.
As now wisdom teeth are removed, gradually swelling will be subsided.
continue with penicillin.
If require go for anti-inflammatory medcnes for 2-3 days.
This is common with dental infection.
Do warm water gargling.
Ok and bye.
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Hard swelling post extraction of wisdom tooth can be due to-dry socket or hematoma formation.
The socket has to be curetted and dressing with zinc oxide eugenol has to be done.
Gargle with lukewarm saline frequently.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take adequate rest and avoid anxiety to enhance healing of socket.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us.
Hard swelling post extraction of wisdom tooth can be due to-dry socket or hematoma formation.
The socket has to be curetted and dressing with zinc oxide eugenol has to be done.
Gargle with lukewarm saline frequently.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take adequate rest and avoid anxiety to enhance healing of socket.
Take care.
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Hi
Thanks for the query,
Swelling usually occurs after extraction so don't worry.
apply ice packs over the swelling and continue antibiotics for 3 days
Take tablet flanil for swelling 2 times a day for 3 days.
maintain oral hygiene and use antiseptic mouthwash.
Wishing your daughter a cure soon
Take care
Thanks for the query,
Swelling usually occurs after extraction so don't worry.
apply ice packs over the swelling and continue antibiotics for 3 days
Take tablet flanil for swelling 2 times a day for 3 days.
maintain oral hygiene and use antiseptic mouthwash.
Wishing your daughter a cure soon
Take care
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