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A member asked:

I have a very chesty cough! will i be able to undergo wisdom teeth removal under general anaesthetic in two weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Inform: Inform the Oral Surgeon right away. You'll probably be OK, but let the Surgeon make that decision with you.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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