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Can you get normal skin flora from mouth

2018-07-20 09:49:06
Hi I had a tooth extracted, and it got infected, four weeks of antibiotics later, still the same, had to stop the antibiotics as I became alecgic to them a swab was done, I was told it was a normal skin flora, can you get normal skin flora from a swab of you gum,
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If your extraction site has still not healed after so many days, get your blood sugar levels checked. Get a check up from an oral surgeon

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Hello. Non healing socket is very crucial issue in old age and patient with other debilitating diseases like diabetes etc. Stop talking antibiotics. Kindly report to an oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. You may have to undergo few blood reports. And after that biopsy if required.
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Answered2018-07-20 17:25:01

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Yes you should stop to take antibiotics. Consult to your dentist.

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