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Had tooth extraction next to a root canal tooth & now rct hurts, could this pain i feel in rct tooth be inflammation of gums due to extracted tooth?

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Surgery: You had surgery. Surrounding tissues will v3 sore for just a few days, but will improve soon. If not, seek advice from your Dentist.

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 2/25/2019

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