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I had a tooth removed a week ago and i am still in great pain. i'm taking antibiotics but and the space around where tooth was pulled is red, access?
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Tooth Pulled??: Yes see the dentist who "pulled" this tooth. Could be pocket abscess, retained root???
Answered 1/23/2015
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Call your dentist: Pain after 3-4 days could indicate a problem (e.g. dry socket). If you fear that something is not right then call your dentist for post-op evaluation.
Answered 2/13/2015
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