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Wisdom teeth extraction. day 9. no dry sockets. pain in jaw radiates to chin and cheeks. when can i expect the pain to subside?
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Call the surgeon: Communicate with the person who removed the teeth as he will know the specifics of the procedure.
Answered 1/11/2014
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Dry Socket: Still sounds like a dry socket. Might be post op tmj. The dentist who extracted should be able to sort it out. Hopefully an oral surgeon.
Answered 1/2/2015
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