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Oral srgry 4 days ago--2 extracts/some bone, upper jaw. swelling and pain no better. taking 400 mg motrin/every 5 hours. infection? need antibiotic?
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Probably...: The swelling and pain at 4 days is a concern and should be addressed quickly. Some people have delayed healing but the pain should be decreasing. Call today and consult with your doctor chuck.
Answered 5/5/2013
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