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Hi! i had 2 bottom teeth extracted with bone grafts exactly 1 week ago. finished 7 day course abx today. yesterday, on the side of where the molar was extracted, i suddenly have a severe metallic taste. i'm brushing 3 x day, and roughly salt water 6-8 tim
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Important: Important that you return ASAP to the Dentist or Oral Surgeon who did the extraction for a post-surgical re-evaluation. Additional treatment may be necessary.
Answered 12/14/2016
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