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Hi, i am having severe pain after wisdom teeth extraction. this is my 5th day and i wake up every night in pain. please help?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry Socket ?: A possibility. Please call your surgeon at once for a follow up appointment.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/19/2018

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