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I have a sore throat a week after wisdom teeth removal, why is it still going on?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

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Hard to say: It may or may not be related to the wisdom tooth removal. With difficult extractions, it may take more than a week to start feeling better. Have the dentist who removed your teeth take a look at it.

Dr Stevens agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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