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Am i allowed to swallow saliva before wisdom teeth surgery?
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Yes: Swallowing saliva is a normal body function. When people are told not to eat or drink before a procedure - that does not include saliva.
Answered 12/22/2020
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Yes: Swallowing saliva prior to undergoing the removal of your wisdom teeth is permissible.
Answered 12/22/2020
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