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I had a tooth extraction friday my stitches have started coming loose and has cause severe pain i'm out of the pain medication the dentist gave me?
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Call your dentist: Call your dentist and let him\her know what's happening. He\she may want to see you again, but will certainly be able to help you resolve this issue.
Answered 4/29/2018
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Dry socket?: If the pain intensifies days after the extraction you may have this complication going. As suggested, go back to the dentist for evaluation and possible post-op care..
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