Clot issues: The connection of drinking with straws and clot issues is the early loss of clot from extraction site resulting in exposed bone which can become a dry socket. Several other precautions are not rinsing or swishing, no hot liquids, and spitting. All can dislodge clot. No smoking! You can talk to your surgeon about your medication. The surgery is simple and with few cautions, you heal fine.
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