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Could my inhalers cause infection after tooth extraction? in terrible pain. looks infected. not a dry socket.
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Possible: If inhaler is steroid, theoretical increase risk of infection. It probably is a dry socket. See dentist for evaluation and recommendations.
Answered 11/22/2020
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