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A member asked:
I am coming down with a mild flu and have my wisdom teeth surgery scheduled in 48 hours. should i go ahead with the surgery?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Call your surgeon: It's probably best to postpone the surgery if at all possible, even if your surgeon will go ahead with it. Flu and surgery. I wouldn't want that if it could be avoided. I suggest that you call your surgeon as soon as possible to discuss this issue.
Answered 6/19/2013
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Best to wait...: I would wait until your flu symptoms have abated. It is doubtful your oral surgeon would want to extract teeth on really sick patient.
Answered 5/18/2014
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Wait and see: Reschedule when you feel better. It is best not to have surgery with the flu.
Answered 3/15/2015
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