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    Sep 3, 2010, 04:01 PM
    How long until I can suck from a straw after I get my wisdom teeth pulled?
    I got my wisdom teeth pulled 5 days ago.. is it okay for me to drink from a straw now?
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    Sep 7, 2010, 12:23 PM
    Things like sucking a straw as well as smoking should be avoided after the wisdom tooth removal. If you really need to suck a straw within the first week after a surgery wait at least 24 to 48hrs.

    Source: www.wisdomtoothextraction.org
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    Mar 15, 2012, 02:43 AM
    1 day or 2 days, just do all aftercare from your dentist! If you want to fast recovery

    Source : tooth-extraction-aftercare.com

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