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Had a tooth extract..4 days1/2 after,bent down many times to pick up things&handwashed some clothes.is it safe?after a tooth extract.,how long shld i wait before doing heavy physical activities like wash heavy dishes,carry heavy things,clean houses?

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OK: You should be ok. Just try not to strain.

Answered 7/6/2017

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