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A member asked:
I have an infection in the extraction site where my wisdom tooth was. what should i expect at my appointment? is debridement necessary?
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Wisdom teeth: Debridement may be necessary to remove the infected tissue from the wound in order to promote healing of the area. You can expect to be put on a course of antibiotics and an antiseptic mouthrinse for about a week.
Answered 8/19/2016
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