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Hello! two days ago i got 3 teeth pulled out. is it ok to take a shower or should i wait a bit more?

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Should be ok: A shower shouldn't be putting water directly over the site of the extraction as that is inside the mouth.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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