A member asked:

I had a bottom tooth extracted on friday and i am scheduled for a tennis match today (48 hours after extraction). should i cancel?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not Necessarily: Unless you've been instructed to refrain from physical activity, if you're feeling up to it you should be fine.

Dr Friedlander and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2017

743 views

Thank

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Depends: Depends on how extensive the surgery. The only person who can answer your question is the General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who did your surgery. Please call him/her for advice.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

510 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had a bottom tooth extracted on friday and i am scheduled for a tennis match today (48 hours after extraction). should i cancel?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Friedlander and 9 doctors agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I got my wisdom tooth extracted on Wednesday morning and today is Friday. What is the black color/stuff on my wisdom tooth extraction site? Blood clot

A member asked:

I had my tooth extracted on Friday, the dentist packed it with dressing shreds. Now my extraction site throbs and hurts like a toothache, what should I do? What could be the problem?

A member asked:

Can I eat mild Thai curry (just the sauce no chicken) 24 hours after a tooth extraction on the bottom right tooth thats in front of wisdom tooth?

A member asked:

I had a tooth extraction 5 days ago.The pain hasn't stopped and my gums are swelling regularly, usually every 3 hours. Please advise. I've had teeth extracted before and never had a problem.

A member asked:

2,5 month post wisdoms tooth extraction.Bottom jaw took two hours and was brutal.CBCT showed a lot(!) of bone was removed. My molar next to the extraction is still slightly loose and cant take pressure. No pain otherwise.Will this heal with time?25y?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Male 29, I am scheduled for extraction of simple left upper wisdom tooth after two week. Dentist want me to get panorama x ray. Is it safe?

Had a wisdom tooth bottom right extracted and a whitish scab formed over it only to become dislodged from the extraction site. If this comes out will I get a dry socket or infection?

I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted last friday 4-18-14; and i now have a canker sore by the bottom right extraction site. Is this normal?

Its been 2 days since i got 4 teeth extracted (2 upper, 2 bottom). can i chew where the extraction site was?

I had my bottom teeth extracted a week ago, however my gum was split straight up and down since the extraction and now it's split more and not healing together?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?