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Stitch in upper gum & swollen upper lip

2017-11-19 11:46:09
I got surgery on front teeth to remove infection and I have stiches on upper gum and pain in gum and swollen upper lip
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Hi, don't worry,it's a sign of post operative inflammation. It will reduce with medicines in next 3-4 days.
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apply ice over the affected area.

Answered2017-11-19 17:01:33

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