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Had tooth pulled feb 5th got dry socket been treated gum is healing but not completely no pain no pain killers can i drink alcohol?
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In moderation: If you are not taking pain meds and the extraction site is healing you can resume normal alcohol consumption (in moderation). In a week the extraction site has completed a significant amount of repair. There should not be much bleeding or pain.
Answered 6/17/2017
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