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A member asked:
I wont smoke, but how long till i know ive avoided dry socket, it i do end up doing it, and also i hate white stuff around my right gum is that normal?
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Good for you: Great reason to quit smoking entirely. Or you can resume smoking in a week or two if you want lung/tongue/throat/larynx/gum/lip/jaw cancer, leathery skin, nicotine stained fingers, stroke, heart attack, and so money other gruesome ways to die. As to "white stuff," probably OK but ask your Surgeon to take a look.
Answered 11/23/2015
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