A member asked:

Is it ok doing a tongue biopsy while having a few severly decayed teeth?or does this increase the risk of infection of the biopsy site?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Oral Bacteria: Your mouth will always be contaminated, even if you restore or extract those teeth. If your oral surgeon isn't concerned you should be fine.

Answered 12/13/2019

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Safety: If surgeon deems biopsy to be necessary, do not wait. The sooner you have procedure accomplished the sooner future treatment can be started. As to the severely decayed (infected ) teeth, what are you waiting for? Have the infection felt with immediately. Procrastination is not your friend.

Answered 3/13/2020

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