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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Lower Side Of The Mouth?

Hello, my name is Raychalle. i had my 4 wisdom teeth extracted on April 24, 2014 and ever since a week and a half ago i started feel discomfort on the bottom left side where my wisdom tooth was extracted. I now have aches and pains on the lower left side of my mouth. Also it swelled back up and my glands are swollen as well. does this mean i have an infection ? what should i do ?
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the pain and swelling could be because of tooth infection or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any remnents of roots of wisdom teeth or any infection in the adjacent or neighbour teeth. take a course of antibiotic and analgesics and treat the teeth accordingly. the enlarged lymphnodes could be secondary to tooth infection. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Lower Side Of The Mouth?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the pain and swelling could be because of tooth infection or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any remnents of roots of wisdom teeth or any infection in the adjacent or neighbour teeth. take a course of antibiotic and analgesics and treat the teeth accordingly. the enlarged lymphnodes could be secondary to tooth infection. i hope my answer will help you. take care.