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I had tooth pulled 2 months ago, 3 weeks later im in severe pain, dentist had to remove left over root, still hurting bad! nothing on xrays. hel?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Contact dentist: Get 2nd opinion emergently if no response. Let's get you out of pain!

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 8/14/2017

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Pain: Requires immediate treatment. If your Dentist cannot determine the source of the pain, please seek a second opinion from another General Dentist or from an Oral Surgeon.

Answered 8/14/2017

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A member asked:

I had tooth pulled 2 months ago, 3 weeks later im in severe pain, dentist had to remove left over root, still hurting bad! nothing on xrays. hel?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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