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I ate popcorn at the movies, six weeks after a wisdom toothextraction. now, my gum and jaw are swollen and they hurt.it didn't happen until now. what should i do?
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Have it checked out: Go back to your dentist and have them look at the socket ( place of extracted tooth).
Answered 8/19/2013
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In that area?: Is the swelling and/or pain in the area of the tooth extraction, or someplace else? Your post did not say. After six weeks the extraction should be healed. You may have a different problem unrelated to the extraction, and that's why you need to call your dentist for an exam and diagnosis.
Answered 11/14/2016
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Dental problem: Your current symptoms may or may not be related to the extraction 6 weeks ago. In any case, the only way to know what's wrong and what treatment is needed is to see your own local dentist.
Answered 7/28/2020
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