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I had impacted canine surgery. and the tied the chain to the back of my mouth, now a piece of my gum is white and hanging. what should i do?
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Post Op Eval: It it normal to go have a post-operative evaluation from your Dentist. They will be able to evaluate the level of healing and if all is progressing correctly. They must see your situation in order to evaluate and answer your questions.
Answered 4/25/2016
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