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A 44-year-old female asked:

Used crest rinse, sores in one side of mouth, submandibular gland swollen. dead skin, dr. said normal but prescribed zpack. any advice other than this

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Dr. David Earle
General Surgery 33 years experience
Frequent rinsing: You may also want to frequently rinse your mouth with plain or salt water during the healing process, especially after eating. Hope this helps!
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