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Had lower 1st molar left side extracted over 6 days ago and have real sore back lower and top jaw on and off no dry socket. when will the achyness go?
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Soon: Your post give no details regarding how difficult the extraction was, if there was an infection, or what pain meds you are taking. By the tenth day you should be fine. Take OTC pain meds in the interim to help with the discomfort.
Answered 2/22/2015
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