A member asked:

I had a tooth pulled over a week ago. i then had a severe infection set up in it. im done with antibiotics but im still in too much pain?

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Dr. David Epstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dry socket: Most likely this is Dry socket, which is defined as the blood clot in the extraction site, gets dislodged leaving exposed bone open to the bacteria in the open wound therefore causing excruciating pain. Usually happens sooner than one week but chances increase if you are a female, on birth control and smoke? Do any of these describe you? If so return to the doctor who pulled your tooth ASAP

Answered 5/30/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Wisdom tooth?: Dry socket might be the problem ifi wisdom tooth. See the dentist who did the extraction. If he can't help, see an oral surgeon.

Answered 4/12/2020

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