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Had tooth extraction yesterday. but now there seems salty liquid coming from tooth. no blood when i spit. the tooth was infected before extraction. ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Draining infection ?: Very well might be. If the infection clears up an you still have that taste, see your dentist. All the best...

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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