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I had a molar removed 6 days ago i'm worried i might have an infection. is it normal for the extraction site to be yellow,i'm also having bad breath.
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dental disease: Go back and see the dentist who did the extraction. Without an exam cannot tell whether or not this is normal, but your dentist will know immediately. Sounds as if you may have a post-extraction infection. Hope this gets better soon.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Call the dentist!: Call the dentist who did the extraction right now and tell them what you are experiencing. They should be able to best advise you, and to give you antibiotics if indicated.
Answered 1/5/2019
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What to do:: See a dentist to answer your questions. All symptoms could be related to tooth extraction or have more than one issue. Your own dentist should evaluate this.
Answered 7/27/2014
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See dentist: and have it evaluated as you may have an infection and if you do you need treatment.
Answered 3/22/2020
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