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Got 2 wisdom teeth(top&btm)out 7 days ago.doc removed stitch n says it's healing ok today.jaw still have slight pain.is it normal, dry socket?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Normal: It does not appear to be dry socket... your pain would be quite severe and you would have a foul smell. Pain following wisdom tooth extraction can sometimes last for two weeks. Give it some time.

Answered 6/9/2018

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A member asked:

Got 2 wisdom teeth(top&btm)out 7 days ago.doc removed stitch n says it's healing ok today.jaw still have slight pain.is it normal, dry socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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