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@Shane32
Post tooth (molar) lump in extraction site
I've had a tooth (molar) extraction 15 days ago, it went well, didn't need stiches, in the last 1-2 days I started feeling a lump in the extraction site, it's not painful but when I took a picture I could see the bump and surrounding is red.. I'm stressing out pretty bad.. 
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Hey @Shane 

Thank you for your question. It is a good sign that you are not experiencing pain. 
Here are some possibilities 
  1. Post extraction infection: usually requires antibiotics  prescribed by a Dentist 
  2. Potential decay / infection in tooth next to extraction site 
  3. Gums at extraction site could be growing back so it feels like a lump 
I would recommend that you contact your Dentist to check that everything is healing well. 

Take care and feel free to reach out!  
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