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I want to know why you can't donate blood if you've recently had dental work done?
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Bacteremia risk: There is a transient introduction of bacteria into the blood stream when you brush/floss--a dental procedure exacerbates this. While it might not be enough to overwhelm your defenses and cause illness, .
Answered 8/12/2013
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