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I had a bone graft almost 3 weeks ago and it looks like the areas are turning brown, Is this normal?

May 27, 2018
Asked By:new266 in Fort Collins, CO

I clean four times a day with salt and water as instructed but it still looks like the area is dirty.

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May 30, 2018

Answer: Visit your doctor!

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May 30, 2018

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May 30, 2018

Answer: Healing

Amber Garcia, DDS
May 30, 2018

Answer: Healing

Amber Garcia, DDS

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