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Pulled wisdom tooth and 1 week post checkup was great! heard that jaw can weaken after procedure, put pressure on jawline with hands. can damage?
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No: But don't push the issue, don't try to deliberately do damage to yourself. 6 weeks for bone to fill extraction sites. 6 months for bone to mature.
Answered 12/22/2015
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