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What Causes Discharge From Wisdom Tooth Extraction Spot?
I had all 4 wisdom teeth out, I know the bottom were impacted, but now 4 days later there is a bit of discharge from one of the extraction spots and I have a lump about the size of a quarter in diameter. I worry about infection and was never given any antibiotics. the stitches still haven't came out yet, so I don't expect healing to be quite complete. how do I know if there's infection? should I expect a few days to heal yet?
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Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Swelling and discharge are all signs of infections, please do see your dentist immediately, so the appropriate medication can be prescribed.
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