A member asked:

I need to know how do you drink water after you've had your wisdom teeth removed?

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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

NO STRAW!!!: Drinking right out of a glass is the best way. Do not use a straw, as the sucking motion will cause the clotted blood--a nature's bandaid--to be pulled out. You will then have a dry socket, and slow painful healing. It is good to drink lots of water: it will cleanse the bloody taste off, and helps the body stay rehydrated for better healing.

Answered 9/26/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No straw: Drink as you normally would. No straw however. Make sure you are treated by an oral surgeon for best results.

Answered 5/24/2015

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