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Is it okay to eat before getting my wisdom teeth removed?
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I WOULDN'T: Having your wisdom teeth removed is traumatic and may make you sick. Something light the night before and then liquids the day of. I usually tell my patients to buy some ensure because its liquid with nutrients. You should definitely not eat or drink 8 hours before your procedure if you will be having general anesthesia.
Answered 3/15/2013
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It depends on anesth: If you are having general anesthetic or intravenous sedation, you should not eat before procedure. If you are having local anesthetic, then it may be okay to eat before procedure.
Answered 2/10/2013
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