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Wisdom tooth extraction 3 weeks before tummy tuck surgery?

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CurvyBeautyMar 26, 2016
Hi I am having a TT in 3 weeks, but today I woke up with slight pain in my wisdom tooth when I press down. Would it be safe to get it extracted or should I wait until after my TT?

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Dr. Tito Vasquez, MD, FACS
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Answered on Mar 28, 2016
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Dr. Bruce K. Barach, MD (retired)
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