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Old 04-25-2015, 10:31 AM
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Hi Champsider,

Have you consulted with an oral surgeon or just a general dentist? Have you had a dental CT scan of the area when it was swollen?

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I had a wisdom tooth removed 4 and half months ago. 2 months ago there was swelling on the jaw and i was prescribed anitbiotics and and it has happened 5 times now after that, usually lasts a week and comes back in a week. I had Amoxicillin course 2 times now and i had x-rays taken twice of the area. They cant find any problem, the bones looks like it is healing quite well. No internal signs of infection. Gums and roots look normal. Swelling feels hard and makes it difficult to open the mouth. What could it be?
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***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.***
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