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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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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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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A member asked:

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 ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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