Post wisdom tooth extraction lump and pain?

I had two wisdom teeth on my right hand side pulled one week ago today. The bottom was badly impacted (literally horizontal) and so it was a pain for my dentist to pull. I was just under local anaesthetic





I have had continued pain since then (to be expected with such an impacted tooth), but I also still have swelling. Well, I'm not sure if it's just swelling or if it's a lump to be concerned about. It's hard to the touch, but not quite bone-hard. It's only on the lower portion of my jaw, and it's not as sensitive as the rest of my cheek to pressure. I also have pain radiating up to my ear, particularly at night and in the morning





I called my dentist today and was told that I should come in on Mon if it grows or becomes painful, but otherwise it wasn't anything to worry about. I went in 2 days ago because of the continued pain and the dentist then said everything looked normal (not my reg dentist as he's on vacation), but I can't open my jaw wide enough for them to see in easily

Post wisdom tooth extraction lump and pain?
Sounds like an infection and possibly a dry socket. Maybe you should try to see someone else to be evaluated and get a second opinion. If the swelling starts to conflict with your airway or goes up into your eye, you need to go to the emergency room!
Reply:I dont know if thats normal or not...I had all 4 of mine cut out at one time and I didnt have any problems like that....Maybe you need to see another dentist...

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