Wisdom tooth extraction 3 weeks before tummy tuck surgery?

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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?

Tito Vasquez, MD, FACS · Answer

I definitely recommend having your tooth evaluated as soon as possible.  Even if you needed an extraction, I would say that an elective cosmetic procedure such as a tummy tuck is safe about 1 week after the dental procedure.  It can get more complicated if you are having implants where bacteria from the mouth are seeding your blood stream.  I generally tell my patients to wait 2-3 weeks after the resolution of an active infection to undergo a cosmetic procedure.

Bruce K. Barach, MD (retired) · Answer

assuming you do indeed have a dental infection, i would recommend it be treated and resolved before proceeding with an elective cosmetic procedure. that said, 3 weeks should be ample time to get this accomplished. see the dentist asap!

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