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Wisdom removal 3rd week post op went great, is it usually okay to chew things with bones at this point? dentist says i can chew anything...
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Surgery: Common sense prevails. If sharp objects are chewed in area where previous surgery can cause pain. Would try to avoid chewing substances that are uncomfortable near sites of previous surgery
Answered 1/2/2016
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