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A member asked:
I had 2 teeth removed 2 months ago and there is still a scab but its not in the socket, its behind it. any free info or advice you can give?
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More info needed....: Without being able to see the extraction site, having your medical history, knowing if you smoke, etc, etc, the best advice I can give you is to see the dentist who extracted your teeth for a post operative evaluation.
Answered 5/19/2018
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