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Tumor post third molar extraction
It's been a month I got all my third molars extracted but lately a swelling like a tumor has emerged in the inner part of the cheek close to the joint of the left jaw.
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There might be remaining part of tooth in side the healing socket ...need to go through the dental X-ray or may be swelling because of badly various tooth just close to extracted third molar
Next Steps
Go for dental digital X-ray and update asap
Do not eat from affected side
Take slight warm salt water gargling
Apply ice over the affected area
Thanks and regards
Dr Dragpal Singh Rajput
Pune
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A months time is adequate for the extraction wound to heal. If you are having a swelling on the inner part of cheek, as you said, you should consult an oral medicine expert.
There are chances that the swelling is due to infection from carious tooth in lower jaw of the involved area.
Next Steps
Consult an oral medicine expert for the detailed checkup.
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