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Fluoride in mouth after cleaning (bleeding mouth) can it cause an infection?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: The presence of Fluoride in your mouth cannot cause an infection. Bacteria and other pathogens cause infections. I recommend you discuss your concerns with the dentist who actually treated you.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Definitely, no: Having professionally applied fluoride treatments after your dental cleaning and scaling, as well as using a fluoride rinse at home, not causing an infection and is also helpful to protecting your teeth from decay.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Nope: Topical fluoride does not contain pathogens. Discuss your concerns with your dentist.
Answered 2/6/2015
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