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About 4 days ago i went to visit a dentist and got my tooth removed .ever since then im having pain and swollen on my left cheek and its trobbing pain?
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Call and see: Call and see the dentist who treated you. You may have a dry socket and\or an infection that requires further treatment.
Answered 5/8/2014
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Pain and Swelling: You'll need to go back to your dentist to have the wound evaluated.
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