<s>[INST] I got 4 wisdom teeth extracted 17 days ago, I ve been back and forth to the oral surgeon 5 or 6 times due to dry socket like pain. I never got an answer on whether or not it was dry socket but the area was packed with gauze and clove oil and seemed to relieve the pain. At 14 days post op I had the last packings removed and told the Surgeon I was developing what seemed to be a painful lump inside my jaw/cheek area. The pain is back and worse then ever and the surgeon is calling in antibiotics for me but I can t see anyone til Monday! (It s Friday!) I have no fever or redness inside my mouth so what is painful lump inside my cheek/jaw area?? Thank you for your answer I m advance! [/INST] Hello and welcome, THE pain and swelling is usually associated post wisdom teeth extraction. The lump arose at the extraction socket area may be due to-traumatic extraction. Tearing of gingival flap during extraction. Chat Doctor. Alveolar bone which is fractured. I would suggest you to do frequent warm saline gargle. Maintain good oral hygiene. Please do not irritate the area using fingers/toothpicks.please avoid frequent spitting. Application of cold packs can be done. Hope this helps. </s>