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How do you treat pain in jaw 4 days after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Return visit: Call the surgeon to discuss. You may have a dry socket if you are still having discomfort and there are treatments for that situation.

Dr Davantzis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/18/2013

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