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I had my tooth extracted on friday, the dentist packed it with dressing shreds. now my extraction site throbs and hurts like a toothache, what should i do? what could be the problem?

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Throbs: you may have a dry socket. Call your Dentist and report your symptoms. He/she will provide the appropriate care.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/9/2021

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