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Yellowish brown saliva in the morning 10 or more days after tooth extraction. no other symtoms. is this normal? should i be concerned?
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No concern: You should not be concerned. This is normal pigmentation of the saliva from the blood clot in the tooth socket. It should subside soon.
Answered 11/24/2020
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