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    Jun 19, 2007, 09:03 AM
    Sore Gums
    About two weeks ago I had my tooth extracted everything was fine I tried not to eat on that side of my mouth. Then this Saturdays I brushed my teeth and I must of brushed to hard cause the area where the tooth was extracted from bleed a little on my tooth brush since then my tooth as not stop throbbing and it looks a little pink. Do I have an infection or is the area just irritated.

    Thanks In pain notchick :( :(
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    Jun 19, 2007, 08:19 PM
    Rinse with some warm water and salt. This could help with either irritation or infection.
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    Jun 22, 2007, 06:49 AM
    You could have an exposed nerve.You need to switch to sensitive toothpaste,which will deaden the nerve.It usually will clear up in about 3 days.You may also have a dry socket.This is when the tissue isn't filling in ,and you have a big hole that throbs.This usually happens from sucking on a cigarette or a straw.:eek:
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