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Can You Use Gum Countouring (With Laser) While on Accutane?

kate_hMay 2, 2011
I am a 26 yrs old female on my 4th month of accutane 40mg, I have braces which will come off in 2 months and would like to have laser countouring of gumline for 4 upper teeth and also whitening. I am wondering if this is safe? or is it contraindicated for the oral mucosa as it is for skin.

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Dr. Marc Zive, DMD
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Answered on May 25, 2011
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