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How soon after my wisdom tooth removal is it safe to drink alcohol?
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72 hours: You should be fine about 3 days after the extraction.
Answered 10/31/2012
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It depends...: If you're taking narcotic pain medicine, or for that matter any medication, you should not drink alcohol. Wait until the postoperative pain resolves and you're no longer on any medication before drinking alcohol.
Answered 10/20/2012
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