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I have a white kind of sore plus swelling on my mouth roof/palate after tooth extraction. my dentist said it's an infection but is it normal?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It's an infection: If your dentist says it's an infection, you can be sure s/he is correct, and no infection is "normal". Follow his or her advice about treatment.

Answered 3/22/2020

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No: No infection is normal. It requires treatment.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Infection: An infection can occur after an extraction, and it should be treated by your dentist.

Answered 3/13/2020

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