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Is it normal to have phantom pain the area of removal after a tooth extraction?

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Dr. Jerry Gordon answered

Not really: Phantom tooth pain does not exist as far as i know. You may be having a complication in the area, so have your dentist check it out.

Answered 12/9/2013

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