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A member asked:

How significant is the risk of dry socket from smoking/straw usage 6 days after the extraction of fully erupted wisdom teeth?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Six days post op...: For most patients, six days is an adequate time for the soft tissues to heal to the point that there will be no post operative issues.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 8/6/2018

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