What causes a hard lump over the tooth extraction site?
Patient: Hi I had 3 wisdom teeth out 9 days ago. I I got my stitches out on Friday (one week after surgery) and the dentist said everything was healing great. But I ve noticed on my bottom right side there is a hard lump over the extraction site. I got my lower left taken out as well but that one looks normal. I just wanted to know if that lump is anything to worry about or if it s normal. It doesn t really hurt or give me any problems. It s just kind of there. Doctor: Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain formation of a lump after the removal of wisdom tooth is nothing serious but it is due to inflammation that occurs as a result of trauma caused during the surgical procedure which is normal in all surgical procedures..The more the injury or manipulation of the tissues the more is the inflammation and more time is taken for the inflammation to resolve..As there must be more trauma incurred to the lower right side so you have more swelling there and not on left side..You need not to worry and as the inflammation will subside and healing will progress the lump will reduce and slowly disappear..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.