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Wisdom teeth extracted a day ago: i am paranoid of getting dry socket. what precautions can i take?
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Read up at Mayo : Clinic: www.Mayoclinic.Com › ... › basics dry socket — comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatments of this painful dental ...Best wishes.
Answered 12/12/2013
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