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Is it safe to travel after the dental implants 1 week ago? (Photos)

farzana aliJul 29, 2017
I had 2 dental implants, bone grafting, extraction of one tooth, membrane insert everything 7 days ago. Currently no pain. Stiches were redone after 5 days due to food intake. I need to go back home in Canada. Is it safe to travel now. And is my tooth are healing.

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Dr. Josef Cordero, DDS
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Answered on Aug 1, 2017
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Dr. Xochiquetzalli Bojorquez, DDS
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Jul 31, 2017
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