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I had a back molar extracted 6 days ago. no complications. the top of site is greyish and there is pain from the site to end of jaw and up to my ear?
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Dry socket: Dry socket occurred when there is an infection that cause the loss of a clot, causing bone to expose or uncovered, thus termed dry socket.
Answered 2/17/2013
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Dry socket: Sounds like you have a "dry socket". Call the office where you had the tooth extracted and describe the situation to them. Ask to be seen right away so that you can get relief from the pain.
Answered 4/15/2014
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