I had 8 teeth (wisdom and 12 year molars) removed thursday. Everything seems to be healing fine, except friday night, i developed a large, hard lump on my left cheek. Its not at all connected to the extraction site. Its causing an uncomfortable pressure and its hard to chew, and open my mouth, even lay on my side. What is this and how long will it take to get rid of it?
Hello and welcome, Since you c/o difficulty in chewing food as well as to open mouth, I suspect the formation of Chat Doctor. Gargle frequently using warm saline and Betadine rinse. Maintain oral hygiene well. Rinse your mouth after every meal. Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.