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I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted exactly two weeks from today and i was fine until this morning. the pain is unbearable. what could this be? the pain radiates from the incision site through my jaw and into my neck. thank you

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Dry socket: Probably a dry socket. See dentist or oral surgeon who will likely pack socket -- relief soon.

Answered 3/19/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your surgeon: Sorry about your pain. A dry socket typically causes a sharp and sudden increase in pain commencing 2–5 days. If you still have pain after 2 weeks it might be some strange persisting infection in the bone. See your surgeon for post op evaluation. Good luck.

Answered 3/19/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unbearable Pain: It is not normal to have unbearable pain two weeks postoperatively. Something might be amiss. Please call your oral surgeon for a follow up visit.

Answered 4/19/2016

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Whatever the reason: Whatever the reason, and there are multiple possibilities, it is very important that you return to your Oral Surgeon for immediate reevaluation and treatment.

Answered 5/9/2016

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