Hello everyone,

first off, I would like to say that I did try to search for this under google as well as the search provide for this site. I couldn't find anything on my issue; however, if this has already been asked and answered please point me in that direction so as to not create redundant posts.

Well, on to my issue. On new year's eve, I had to get my wisdom teeth removed. The process was painless since I requested to be fully knocked out. Even the recovery wasn't too bad. There was swelling, but I took my medication and ate soup for a week or two. I kept my teeth cleaned and used that squirter that was given to me to help remove food that may happen to get lodged between the gum and inner cheek. Just recently the last of the stitches finally came out and it feels as if everything has healed up properly. There's no soreness or anything. However, maybe a day or two after the last stitching fell out it seems that my right cheek has started to swell up again. Now, I had only 3 wisdom teeth to be pulled the fourth just isn't there. On my left was the upper jaw and on the right was both the top and bottom jaw. It feels more like the new swelling is more on the bottom jaw. Now, none if it hurts and my teeth don't feel sensitive if apply any pressure. Also, i've heard rumors that people's gums have swollen up a bit weeks after a dental surgery. Usually due to the shot that is given to numb the gums. As, I am not a dentist or anything I don't know if those rumors are true or not.

So, my question is simply, is this a common thing that happens and the swelling will go down after a few days?