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Tooth extraction

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PerkyOchrePeer · 12/02/2026 19:33

I had an infected tooth. Got antibiotics tooth seemed to clear up and pain wasn't bad. I needed tooth out which I had done today. I have to say that im in worse pain than with the infection. I cannot do strenuous activities or housework or bending down or do any lifting. If I do this could cause dry socket which im terrified of getting as its very painful. I feel awful

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Nannyfannybanny · 17/02/2026 11:57

You just eat on the other side of your mouth

gamerchick · 17/02/2026 16:06

PerkyOchrePeer · 17/02/2026 10:45

Sorry about your issue. I am. Much better now. Just the odd twinge now and agaih

By the time you go on holiday you'll have forgotten you've had a tooth out OP. You really don't need to go back to the dentist by the sounds of it.

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