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A member asked:

3 week post wisdom removal. generally is it okay to brush hard, waterpik, eat anything and touch the surgical site?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, it is OK: by now it is safe to brush and floss normal, waterpik and to eat normal food. Good luck!

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/31/2015

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