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I had some fillings done a few days ago. there is pain where the needles were injected and some white (pus?) around the needle site.
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Common: side effects ..oral anesthetic administration! inform your Dentist and in the meantime Saline (Salt) Water rinses every 3-4 hours may be useful!!!\ Hope this helps! DR Z
Answered 4/23/2016
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