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I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted & had it packed with alvogyl, its been 6 days & i still feel alot of pain & habe a horrible taste in my mouth?
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Follow up: Call the doctor who treated you, report your symptoms and ask to be seen for a follow up visit. Unfortunately we can not evaluate this properly over the internet.
Answered 11/13/2016
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Well : Could be infection or some kind of complication call your dentist office and seek prompt medical attention
Answered 11/13/2016
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