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Gum problems and crown: pulled out my tooth then my gums have an small hole and have an odor.

August 13, 2018
Asked By:mariaguada05 in Philippines, PH

I was have a crown at my front teeth but after 1 month its gettin stinky and I taken off my crown but my tooth is still have an bad smell then couple of weeks i pulled out my tooth then my gums have an small hole and have an odor what should i do?

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August 15, 2018

Answer: Recent extraction

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August 15, 2018

Answer: Recent extraction

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August 15, 2018

Answer: Go see your doctor ASAP

Aleksandr Dayanayev, DDS
August 15, 2018

Answer: Go see your doctor ASAP

Aleksandr Dayanayev, DDS

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