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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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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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