A member asked:

79 hours after wisdom tooth extraction. is it normal to have a stinging pain ? what are the chances of me getting dry socket?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sorry but: There is no good answer that i could give you over the internet. I suggest that you continue to follow your dentist's instructions, take some otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you would take for a headache; call your dentist and ask to be seen for post op evaluation. Perhaps he\she has a 24 hr emergency answering service.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Pain not normal: 'stinging pain' surely sounds like more than would be expected. I would call the on-call dentist to discuss with them.

Answered 8/25/2013

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