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Son got cut inside lip he is a thumb sucker know looks infected besides mouth wash what can you treat it with?

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Hand washing : You might be able to use this setback as a start to helping him break his habit. At the very least he should thoroughly wash his hands to prevent introducing foreign bacteria into the wound.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/12/2020

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Infected?: If there is true infection he may need antibiotics. See a dentist asap!

Answered 5/6/2013

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