Is the lump on inner cheek after having tooth extracted dangerous?
Patient: Hello , I have my tooth extracted #3 out on Tuesday January 4 and there's a lump in the side of my mouth near my cheek were the tooth was taken out of . I'm not sure of that make any sense . But it's hard like a bone . It doesn't hurt or bother me but it just weird knowing that it's there . Should I check with the dentist or will it heal soon ?  Please help . Thank you ! Doctor: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,     I have gone through your query, you have undergone extraction of tooth , now you are feel like hard swelling , dont worry it can be Bony Spicules also , for that you should visit your dentist and Investigations (IOPA) done , if it is Bony Spicule go for ALVEOLOPLSTY done ,    Hope this will help,      Wish you good health.