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A member asked:
If i had teeth extracted 2 1/2 weeks ago and one had dry socket that is now healed, am i ok to drink through straws now? or drink a little coffee?
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Yes: No problem with either at two weeks and comfortable.
Answered 8/10/2017
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Yes: As long as the blood clot is now organized, and you dont have to worry about suction pulling it out you are fine.
Answered 10/29/2013
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