i had a tooth taken out a week ago and the area my gums and jaw are still verysore

	Asked by kpw87 (Female; 22 ) on Mon 07, Dec 2009 05:33am :
	i had a tooth taken out a week ago and the area my gums and jaw are still very sore
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	Answer by Dr. Pankaj Khater (doctor) on Tue 08, Dec 2009 05:46am: Hi there. Welcome to the forum! You need to maintain oral hygiene and take pain killer for the pain. It takes three-four weeks to heal. Please keep us posted for any further queries. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!
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