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A member asked:
Got my wisdom teeth taken out tuesday, so paranoid about getting dry socket. advice please?
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Follow instructions: Follow the postoperative instructions given to you by your dentist or surgeon. Smoking, drinking with a straw, and excessive forceful spitting are some of the things associated with dry sockets that you should avoid.
Answered 2/24/2014
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