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Dentist said my mom endured "fifth nerve". it happened after my mom done tooth patch. its been a week and she really in pain. is it really 5th nerve?

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: it is a branch of the trigeminal nerve

Dr Kamnani agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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