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I have severe gum and jaw pain after tooth removed (please help fast)?

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Best to call office: Of oral surgeon who removed your tooth. We all have either answering services, or in my case i also contact my patients the night of surgery & also give them my cell # for such situations. Could be pain that is within normal limits, could be pain from infection, could be pain from dry socket. You will be directed appropriately - narcotic analgesics, antibiotics, medicated dry socket dressings, e.

Answered 5/2/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Call oral surgeon: Call the oral surgeon now. This is a routine problem and he/she will be able to see you and give relief.

Answered 5/16/2015

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