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Question: I got an infection after having my wisdom teeth taken out. My doctor gave me penicillin, but I stopped after a few days. I’m worried about it impacting my gut microbiome, but I’m also worried about the infection. Could I just put the pill on top of it and treat it locally?

Graphic: Thomas Germain
Graphic: Thomas Germain

Answer: This doctor talks like a robot, but they are, in fact, an actual person.