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Severe pain for weeks following tooth extraction/bone graft

2 weeks ago I had my back left molar extracted, the one in front of where the wisdom tooth would be, and the oral surgeon did a bone graft for a future implant.  I have had severe pain due to bony protrusions down about 1/4 inch below extraction site and have been to the surgeon twice to have him sand? them down.  I have pain that is constant and it worsens and throbs any time after I swallow.  I can feel possible loose bone under the gum as well as sticking out and I cannot swallow my own saliva comfortably, let alone drinks or food.  My surgeon thinks I just want painkillers, but they don't even work.  I asked him for some topical anesthesia which sort of helps for a few minutes in some areas but it still hurts so bad to swallow.  My tongue hits this area where the bony protrusions are.  I am at my wits end.  The pain is intolerable.  Please help.
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A related discussion, tooth extraction, bone grafts and 2 weeks of pain was started.
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Look up Glossodynia and Have all of your blood work done ALL OF IT
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As simple as it sounds I would suggest you get another opinion. You should not be in this much discomfort.
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