question: I had my wisdom teeth on my right side removed 5 days ago. My lymph node was swollen after and over the last few days has gotten worse . It is very hard and uncomfortable. I started another dose of antibiotics today. I had taken some before the extractions were done because my lower tooth had an infection already. I dont think I have dry socket. I followed all the post procedure, but there is no clot in the lower socket. Could this be because my infection went away and was still lingering? I m just really swollen still.