I have had a hard lump in my cheek(under skin above top teeth) which is not visible on gum ever since I had root canal 12 months ago, wasn't hurting but extremely irritating and my face would swell from time to time. Anyway I was told by my dentist the tooth was infected and I had it removed yesterday. My dentist told me removing the cause of the abscess(the tooth) would get rid of the abscess. Today I can still feel the lump in my cheek and it seems to be more swollen than usual. Any idea what is going on? Will it go down in time or should it of come out with the tooth? Thanks