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My surgeon is overbooked, do you think my dentist can help? is there any treatment/medication for reactive lymph node?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: If the reactive node is related to the teeth, the dentist can help. Antibiotics may help.

Answered 3/17/2015

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