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How long should pain in jaw last after tooth extraction with bone graft? Procedure was 12/13/17.

December 27, 2017
Asked By:DZ319 in Denver, CO

I have pretty bad pain in my jaw that sometimes goes into my ear and eye socket. I took the full course of antibiotics. I have been taking Aleve for the pain but it is really not doing much. I am not chewing on that side and my stitches are still intact, they are being removed today.

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January 11, 2018

Answer: Pain after extraction/bone graft.

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December 31, 2017

Answer: Pain after extraction

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December 31, 2017

Answer: Pain after extraction

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