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Bad breath after tooth extraction x-ray showed infection but dentist just removed the tooth now i have bad breath odour which isnt going away using salt water and corsodyl any help please the tooth was broken before it was removed please help me ?
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Need more info: This situation must be discussed with the dentist who is treating you. I'm surprised that he/she has not yet gone into an in depth plan of action. Please get in touch with him/her ASAP before more serious side effects occur.
Answered 6/12/2017
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