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I have an ulcer near a dry socket. how to differentiate pain between them?can sleep through the night but start to feel pain once waking up

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral surgeon: Hard to differentiate. Have oral surgeon evaluate and treat dry socket with medicated pack. If pain persists, is due to ulcer. Ulcer should heal soon. Ask for pain meds.

Answered 12/25/2016

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