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A member asked:
What can i do to treat a recurrent/persistent infection after wisdom tooth extraction?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See dds: See your dentist who took it out, warm salt water flushes is always a good idea./.
Answered 5/31/2016
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Seek help: Go back to the dentist who did the extraction. If that doesn't help, go to another dentist.
Answered 12/8/2012
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See your dentist: You should return the dentist who performed your surgery for evaluation and determination of the cause of the recurring infection. X-rays or additional studies may be performed and depending on the findings, a minor surgical procedure may also be required to resolve the problem.
Answered 3/22/2020
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