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A member asked:

I'm having brown discharge and pain after tooth extraction, please help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Call the dentist: Who extracted the tooth for advice and help.

Dr Karsant agreed

Answered 3/8/2021

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not normal: If after tooth extraction there is a brown discharge of mucus, pus or blood you should visit your surgeon for post-op examination and treatment.

Answered 1/16/2021

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