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General dentist told me my gums can be inflame because of accutane after deep cleaning but my other areas of inflame are heal. is this true?
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Yes: Yes, due to the possibility of increased mouth dryness and associated problems. http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/isotretinoin-oral-route/precautions/drg-20068178
Answered 8/8/2015
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Extremely common: Accutane side effects are extremely common and can range from dry eyes, dry mouth, local gum irritation or bleeding gums. See your dentist for gum treatments.
Answered 8/17/2015
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