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A member asked:
Is it normal to have persistent throbbing pain in the bone above the #6 tooth 14 days after extraction? dentist said healing well.
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Pain after ext: Some areas heal slower depending on the severity of the infection and the amount of bone removed during the extraction. You should probably have an x-ray taken of the area. The root of tooth #6 is close to the infraorbital nerve. If the throbbing is alleviated by pain medication and there is no swelling or discharge, it it probably healing normally.
Answered 4/10/2013
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See you dentist : After 2 weeks there is typically minor pain after a routine extraction. If you had a complicated surgical extraction then the pain would last longer. It would be a good idea to talk to you dentist again. You should be evaluated for complications such as an infection.
Answered 4/5/2020
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See your surgeon: If severe throbbing and radiating pain is present, you may have a dry socket. see your surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 8/14/2015
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