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My Son is Having Hernia Surgery and then 10 Days Later, Having Wisdom Teeth Removed. Is That Bad?

Chip84indApr 22, 2012
My Son is Having Hernia Surgery and then 10 Days Later, Having Wisdom Teeth Removed. Is That Bad?

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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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Answered on Apr 24, 2012
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Dr. Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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