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I had a tooth extraction done 7 days ago but the pain is just not getting better. there's no swelling or funny smell but the pain in bad.
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See your dentist: Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Pain after 7 days is a serious issue. See your dentist/surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. Take care.
Answered 6/22/2014
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See dentist: Your pain should be gone.The bad smell could indicate a infection.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Post op pain: You could have an infection, dry socket or alveolitis. It's also possible it's the adjacent tooth as often pain is hard to pinpoint for a patient. Regardless, there is no reason to be in pain at this point and your dentist can evaluate your problem, make you feel more comfortable and hasten your recovery.
Answered 1/20/2016
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