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How to tell if my wisdom teeth extraction is healing properly?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Guidelines:: No pain, no swelling, no fever, no bleeding, and a visit to your dentist for a follow up visit to check the area and make sure you are healing properly.

Answered 1/15/2013

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Dr. Arman Dayan answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Ask your dentist!!: We normally like to see the patient in a week to 10 days following surgery to make sure it is healing well.

Answered 3/12/2013

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