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How to get rid of bacteria in the mouth?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

You can't : and you wouldn't want to, they serve a place in your external body and help keep the bad ones out

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/24/2014

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