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Dull throbbing pain in tooth extraction site 4 days after procedure.hurts with salt water rinse and stings with antibacterial.dentist says fine? lost?
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Post-surgical pain: Might be advisable to be evaluated by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Answered 1/5/2019
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