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Tooth #14 extracted 10 days ago.5th day stitches came out.dentist filed down large exposed bone,gave antibiotics, more stitches.101 fever,not closing?
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Infection: The most common cause for tooth extraction is infection. Sounds like you are not healing well. Additional treatment may be necessary. Referral to a specialist Oral Surgeon may be in order.
Answered 6/22/2018
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