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When you sleep on your side after tooth extraction surgery?
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Your question?: I'm not sure what your question is? Generally speaking, you can sleep on either side after an extraction or removal of in impacted wisdom tooth. It is always best to discuss post operative instructions with your own surgeon. Call and ask. Follow written and oral instructions until then.
Answered 8/21/2016
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