Swelling problems.
by: Christine Zafra
Perhaps you have had simultaneous molar extractions. Swelling is not really a big issue here. Imagine you have been punched three times on the cheekbone, same spot, same force. Wouldn’t your cheekbone swell due to the impact? That’s the same thing that happened to your gums. The periosteum, or the tissue covering of the tooth bone, plays an important role here. If this part gets torn (due to bad dentistry, really), that part can swell unusually than the others. Sometimes too, depending on the case of your teeth, drilling must be made and chances are, increased swelling will likely occur.