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Wanted to know if i can go swimming after i get a dental filling?
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Sure: Swimming is fine. Have fun. Know that if you are numb, you may be thinking your mouth / lips are closed when they are not. This = taking on water, so, be careful.
Answered 8/29/2019
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Yes: As long as you feel awake, alert and well after your dental procedure there is no contraindication to going swimming
Answered 2/25/2020
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Of course you can: However, keep physical activities to a minimum to protect soft tissue from biting.
Answered 8/29/2019
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Swimming/filling: I lap swim 4-5 days a week, so I can tell you that, so long as you only had local anesthesia, swimming should not be a problem.
Answered 8/29/2019
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