Its been 5 days after I had 3 wisdom teeth extracted and so far I just have a swollen cheek that has been getting smaller by each day. However, theres a small bump by my jawline that feels almost as hard as bone, and hurts when I touch it. Also, today I noticed a white film on my tongue that has a bad odor to it. Will the bump go away in a matter of time? And is the white film something I need to worry about? Ive cleaned it with a toothbrush, but the the top of my tongue feels weird in my mouth.
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that wisdom tooth extraction is always associated with post-operative complications like pain and swelling. As you are on the course of antibiotics and analgesics, the swelling will subside after sometimes by itself. I would suggest you to take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Clean the tongue with the tongue scraper or a soft bristle toothbrush. Maintain a good oral hygiene, Chat Doctor.