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For what length of time your gums sore after a tooth extraction?

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Sore gums: The area around the extraction can be sore for more than a week it all depends how the tooth was extracted and if the gum was flapped back go back to the dentist and have it evaluated.

Answered 12/14/2016

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Extraction pain: Everyday after the extraction, you should improve and should have little pain after a few days. If after three or four days you start to get pain again, you could have a dry socket and must go back to the dentist.

Answered 6/21/2019

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