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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Jaw Swelling
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Jaw Swelling
by erinmc12, Apr 19, 2008 11:08AM
It has been 27 days since my teeth were extracted. I am expereincing swelling in my jaw. At first it was slight, but then the swelling more than doubled in size at the end of the first day. It almost seems like it is stretching forward along my jaw. I have had trouble reducing the swelling with ice or IB Profen. I'm not sure what is happening or what to do (other than contacting mt surgen on Monday).
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Apr 29, 2008 06:53PM
, Apr 29, 2008 06:53PM
What you are describing sounds like a late post operative infection. You should contact your doctor immediately and advise them of your condition.
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