Probably: It is generally safe to use a straw 1 week after surgery as long as there was no communication with the maxillary sinus ( oral antral communication). Always check with your surgeon first.
Answered 4/30/2013
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Clot organization: At 1 week the clot in your socket has started to organize into the precursor to new bone. Suction from a straw will not dislodge it at this point. Suck away!
Answered 3/7/2013
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