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I have difficulty swallowing after tooth extraction, what to do?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Pain medication: Most likely a recent extraction. Symptons due to surgery and swelling. Take your meds, use ice, jaw stetching exercises. Shoud improve soon.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Very common: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water 3-4 times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain for a week or so.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 8/16/2019

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