Severe throbbing pain that starts 1–3 days after a tooth extraction
Pain that gets worse instead of better
Pain that spreads to the ear, jaw, temple, or neck
Empty-looking socket where the blood clot should be
Visible bone in the extraction site
Bad breath
Bad taste in the mouth
Pain not relieved by over-the-counter pain medicine
Swelling that is mild or absent, rather than increasing significantly
Call your dentist or oral surgeon if these symptoms appear