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orwell

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6. I did too...

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 23, 2022, 05:28 PM

Jan 2022

...but sometimes it requires two doses. Usually the surgeon or the dentist will tell you that if pain persists to call them immediately.

Once again, you can't mess around with this. It can seriously be life threatening.

Most dentists will see you in an emergency situation the same day. They realize the danger. Make sure you convey the seriousness of the problem on the phone - swelling and pain.

I am an IT consultant who has a dental office as a client. The dentist will come in on weekends for this sort of thing because it can be very serious.

I hope it all works out. Good luck to you both.

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nerve problem after oral surgery. [View all] CTyankee Jan 2022 OP

I understand. Growing old has its special challenges. Polly Hennessey Jan 2022 #1

I told him this morning. It's affecting what and how he eats and that's a problem right there. CTyankee Jan 2022 #2

The oral surgeon left a bone fragment in my case Ponietz Jan 2022 #3

It is imperative that he go... orwell Jan 2022 #4

I think the pain has been the persuader here! CTyankee Jan 2022 #5

I did too... orwell Jan 2022 #6

I'm sure our dentist will tell us to come right in. He's not in pain but the swollen part of his CTyankee Jan 2022 #7