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Pain and soreness 3 weeks after extraction

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sitroenn

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I had upper left wisdom and lower 7 molar extracted three weeks ago by OS at hospital with a local. All went well and over very quickly. Had antibx and took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol for about a week afterwards.

Healing seemed to be going fine but in last few days my gums feel very sore --- especially the lower gum and very slightly swollen. Last year I had lower 7 molar on other side and the healing didn't last as long as this.

Does 3 weeks seem overly long for things still not to have settled down ? Should I go to dentist ?
 
Worth going back to check that there isn't a bony spicule coming through. Nothing to worry about if there is, btw!
 
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