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I got a tooth pulled 6 days ago and im still in alot of throbbing soreness pain. it comes and goes, im worried about infection or dry socket.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Follow up: To determine if there is an issue you will need to be examined. Have the dentist who extracted your tooth take a look.

Answered 3/14/2017

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A member asked:

I got a tooth pulled 6 days ago and im still in alot of throbbing soreness pain. it comes and goes, im worried about infection or dry socket.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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