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I'm wondering how long should you wait to shave after wisdom tooth removal?
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Shave after extracti: You should probably wait until the anesthetic wears off so you can feel your face while you are shaving. Unless your face is very swollen and/or painful, there is no reason to wait.
Answered 12/12/2019
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Wait: Wait until you are comfortable and focused.
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