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I had a gingival graft done on oct. 1st, and now the gums they grafted on are yellow and smell like rotting flesh. the doctor didnt prescribe any antibiotics. should i be worried that they are rotting or that i have an infection?
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Valid concern: Call the dentist who performed the procedure and explain the situation.
Answered 10/12/2020
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