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Ive had a infected wisdom tooth for a week and half and didnt know till today. got antibiotics, will i be ok? the infection hasnt spread alot has it?
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Infection: The infection has been spreading for a week and a half. Antibiotic will control spread but probably will not resolve issue. You must have appropriate Dental treatment. See your Dentist or preferably specialist Oral Surgeon before polls run out.
Answered 2/6/2017
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