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Upper molar pain started 10/28, got amoxicilin from dentist on 10/30, 10/31 my face got swollen incl sinus area. tooth extracted 11/2, finished amoxi 11/6 now 11/9 and sinus area is puffy again do i call oral surgeon or dentist?
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Who extracted tooth?: Call the provider who extracted the tooth for a post-op follow up.
Answered 11/12/2020
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Treating Dentist: The practitioner that knows or situation best is the one that extracted your tooth and prescribed your medication. He/she is responsible for your post-surgical care, and can best determine if you need additional medication and/or additional treatment.
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