Is it normal to have swelling all of a sudden after having my teeth pulled?

I had 5 teeth pulled 3 weeks ago and everything seemed to heal normally. Then yesterday I noticed under my jaw was sore and today its a little swollen. Is this normal?

Is it normal to have swelling all of a sudden after having my teeth pulled?
Nope. It's not normal. You may have something brand new going on or you might have something residual from your extractions.. I don't mean any left over tooth parts - although "it could happen" - but there may be some remaining infection.
Reply:I'm not exactly sure, but it sounds as if you have an infection. Go back to the dentist or at least call him.
Reply:Should have sweeled sooner to be normal, It sounds like you're developing an abcess (infection). Call you dentist or whoever did the surgery. Sounds like you need some antbiotics
Reply:Yes
Reply:i am not sure.. because if that was to happen.. i am sure ur doctor would have told u about it. but yea.. i dont know ask ur doctor about it
Reply:Some swelling is normal the first two days which you coud put an ice pack on a few times a day for 20 mins. Your swelling so long after the teeth being pulled may be an abcess in there anyway an infection. contact your dentist so he can have a look. most likely you wil need an antibiotic.You can also rinse your mouth with part water and peroxide mixed
Reply:it depends, how are you eating and doing dental care? I have had teeth taken and even though it is going good stupid me would eat something or do something wrong with brushing and it would cause more swellening



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