Can I still have facelift surgery if I have an infected tooth?

August 5, 2018
Asked By:Diana510 in Ventura, CA

I have a molar that is infected. It will be pulled tomorrow and I will get an implant on a later date. I am on antibiotics. My surgery is scheduled in 3 days. Is it safe to go through with it?

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August 8, 2018

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