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Today i had 3 wisdom tooths removed (2 upper and 1 lower). i felt pain only on the lower one for 4 hours after. i am taking tylenol and amoxicillin. i had covid in the days prior to this surgery and took paxlovid. why do i feel pain inside my cheeks?

Q: today i had 3 wisdom tooths removed (2 upper and 1 lower). i felt pain only on the lower one for 4 hours after. i am taking tylenol and amoxicillin. i had covid in the days prior to this surgery and took paxlovid. why do i feel pain inside my cheeks?

: it hurts. May be left over from numbing or pulling hard on them to get them out

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

it hurts. May be left over from numbing or pulling hard on them to get them out

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Answered 10/8/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom tooth removal. Your cheek may be sore due the retraction during the procedure.

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Answered 10/9/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical procedure. That usually means post-operative soreness. Follow your Surgeon's instructions.

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A member asked:

Today i had 3 wisdom tooths removed (2 upper and 1 lower). i felt pain only on the lower one for 4 hours after. i am taking tylenol and amoxicillin. i had covid in the days prior to this surgery and took paxlovid. why do i feel pain inside my cheeks?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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