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A member asked:

I have a prescription mouthwash to help heal dry socket and my tongue isn't numb but feels weird. any clue why?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possible...: It may be temporary and related to the extraction, the mouth rinse, or something unrelated.... If it continues, see the dentist.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/4/2019

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