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I had a tooth removed and a bone graft on monday it is now wednesday night and pain is getting excruciatingly worse what can i do until i call my dent?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

OTC Pain Meds: You may have an infection. Call your dentist ASAP.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/25/2015

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