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I'm wondering what does it mean by having "dry socket" by smoking after wisdom teeth removal?
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Painful: It means that the blood clot has been rejected and exposed bone will be very uncomfortable for a period of time.
Answered 12/13/2013
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Nasty Pain: You shouldn't smoke after having a tooth extraction, particularly a wisdom tooth.
Answered 1/30/2016
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