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I had a tooth extraction and a filling but i am severe pain in my gums and jaws what could be the problem
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More info needed...: Extraction and filling same arch, same side? Was the filling deep? Did you have an infection? Simple or complex extraction? Answers to these questions would go a long way in answering yours. Please see your treating dentist for a follow-up visit.
Answered 5/13/2016
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