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How do i know if i have an infection in my mouth?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Do you notice-: swelling, pain, redness, soreness to touch, drainage, odor?

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/9/2017

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