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Most likely due to the Maxilofacial or Parietal nerves, which have been disturbed by the extraction. Don't worry --- it goes away.

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you have a dry socket

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Q: Why is your gum and cheek so painful 3 days after tooth extraction when the site of the extraction itself is healing well?
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