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How long till i can swim after tooth removal under general with exposed gum? i had a root canal tooth that fractured then infected and the remaining tooth had to be surgically removed. the cavity is filled with calcium granules and stitched up now.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Needs to heal: You appear to have had an extraction with a bone graft. Follow your dentist's post operative instructions. It usually take a wound like that a week or two to heal.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 10/22/2018

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