I had the two wisdom teeth on the left side of my face taken out 5 days ago. Today I noticed that on one flap of skin that was cut the get the lower wisdom tooth out now has a red bump on it. I have sutures and I know I do not have dry socket. I noticed the bump today and I am pretty sure it wasnt there yesterday. It lays right against my other tooth. I took a q tip and pressed on it and it bled very easily. I am afraid of what it might be. An infection or something. Also the swelling on the left side of my face has pretty much all gone down but if you feel right where the tooth was taken out there is a hard mass there. I think it might just be swelling yet but it is hard.
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The swelling developed at the site of extraction socket may be due to-hematoma formation. Take amoxicillin along with analgesics. Apply cold packs frequently over the swelling. Irrigate the area with Betadine and Chat Doctor. Maintain oral hygiene well. Hope this helps.