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Day 5 post tooth extraction. pain is actually worse today. could it be a dry socket? or just because i went back to work today (higher stress levels)?

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Dry Socket Therapy-: Good day; Contact dentist who preformed extraction and arrange appointment for dry socket treatment ASAP.

Answered 11/21/2017

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A member asked:

Day 5 post tooth extraction. pain is actually worse today. could it be a dry socket? or just because i went back to work today (higher stress levels)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerry Brown answered

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