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Its been two weeks after tooth extraction and i feel my gums next to the other teeth are scratched up. they are irritated when i eat. what can i do?
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See the dentist: Who extracted the tooth\teeth for a post-op evaluation and advice.
Answered 11/2/2019
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Reevaluate: Post surgical care is the responsibility of the treating General Dentistor Specialist a Oral Surgeon. Return to that practitioner, the individual who knows you best, for re-evaluation, determination of what¡s wrong, and then the appropriate treatment.
Answered 11/2/2019
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