I have had a bad toothache on and off for the past few months, I have had my wisdom teeth removed a while ago, the toothache has since went away but shortly after I have gotten a lump on my jawline where the tooth ache was, the lump itself does not hurt unless I touch it but sometimes I can feel a small throbbing pain for short periods of time, the lump rather large but hasn t effected how i speak or move around?
Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I read you query & would like to tell you that extraction of third molar is complicated procedure & if its open then you might have got sutures placed. After getting third molar extraction few complications are seen like:- -post-op pain -swelling -difficulty in opening mouth -fever -lymphadenopathy This will subside after 7 days & you need to take some precautions like :- -do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day -maintain proper hygiene -prevent food lodgment in same area. -do Betadine gargles -take your prescribed medications for 5 days After a week go for check-up to know about your healing of socket.  Take Care Regards Chat Doctor. 