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Laser surgery on tongue 6 weeks ago. now dave dry mouth and metallic taste. tongue has been rubbing on metal fillingwhat does this suggest?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Call your doctor: Laser surgery on tongue for what? Are you taking medications? We would need much more information in order to help you. I suggest that you call and see the doctor who performed the surgery and ask those questions of him/her.

Dr Bobbitt and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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