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A member asked:

Can you still get your wisdom teeth out if you have a small sore throat/cough?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Depends: If you have an infection it is probably safer to wait until you are well so you don't spread anything to your surgical space. If you are in the recovery phase, then you may be able to push it.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/8/2014

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Wisdom teeth: If you have a throat infection best not to have an extraction at that time.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2014

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