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Achey jaw and pain 5 days after wisdom tooth removal. is there anything i can take for this?
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See your surgeon: There are many pain relievers you can take. See your surgeon to make sure you do not have an infection or a dry socket. Then he or she can prescribe whatever is appropriate.
Answered 6/11/2014
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