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Wisdom teeth removal. tongue is yellow and tastes similar to when a dentist drills your teeth. tongue is also taking the shape of my teeth?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Follow up appt: See your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Your conditions may or may not be related to the extractions.

Answered 10/4/2016

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