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Should i be worried about jaw pain that starts a month after wisdom tooth extraction?
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Yes: Have your jaw looked at by a dentist or oral surgeon. The jaw pain may be from the wisdom tooth extraction but it can also be a completely different issue.
Answered 6/13/2018
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It could be: Related or unrelated, but all the same best evaluated by your dentist or oral surgeon to find out the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment options.
Answered 8/24/2016
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