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Can you still get a professional dental cleaning if you have a scratch/wound in your mouth?
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Yes, no problem. In fact, it may be good timing -- an opportunity for professional guidance if the cause is unknown or you are otherwise concerned about it.
Answered 5/18/2022
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If the wound or scratch is not big and bleeding than it should be fine to clean your teeth. If the wound is open, bacteria could get in the wound from the aerosols of the cleaning and cause an infection. Place VASOLINE over wound as a safety
Answered 5/18/2022
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