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2018-01-20 11:41:46
I had a tooth extraction done 48 hours ago on one of my upper back teeth I started smoking again puffing lightly yesterday I was wondering am I in the clear for dry socket and is it ok to drink alcohol tonight it will have been 60 hrs since the extraction then? Thanks
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Dry socket is a painful condition, smoking is an aggravating factor, the dentist will do the socket debridement & change the antibiotic, meet soon to get quick relief.

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