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Infection in reconstructed breast after dental cleaning. (photo)

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I had my teeth cleaned ten day ago (simple semiannual cleaning). Four days after my cleaning, one of my breasts (with silicone implant, post-mastectomy) began to feel very hot. I've had my implants now for ten months. In the days that followed, it became red, very swollen, and sore. I contacted my PS, who put me on Clindamycin (300 mg, 3x's day) two day ago, but I've not noticed much of a difference in symptoms yet. Could anyone tell me what I might anticipate in resolving this infection?

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