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How long does it take to recover from oral surgery?

I'm 30 years old and I need to have oral surgery next month. How long does it take to recover from oral surgery?
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Is a wisdom tooth extraction painful?

I need to have my wisdom tooth extracted next week. Is this really painful?
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Do I need to remove the cyst under molar?

I'm 40 years old and I have a cyst under one of my molars. Do I need to have this cyst removed? It's not causing me discomfort.
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How long is the recovery time for tooth extraction?

I'm going to have a tooth extraction next week and it's my very first one. How long is the recovery time for a tooth extraction?
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Do I need to remove all 4 wisdom teeth?

I'm 25, and all of my wisdom teeth are in. I want to know if I need to have them all removed, even if I'm not having any issues? Do I need all 4 gone, or is it okay to keep them?...
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How would I know if my wisdom tooth is infected?

One of my wisdom teeth feel weird. It's painful to even open my mouth, my gums are tender and swollen around that area, and I have bad breath. Could my wisdom tooth be infected?...
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Do I need to remove a mouth cyst?

I'm 32, and a doctor detected a cyst inside of my mouth. Would I need to have this removed?
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What foods can I eat after oral surgery?

I'm going to have oral surgery next week and I want to know which type of foods I'm able to eat after I'm done. What foods can I eat after oral surgery?
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Does having a tooth replaced require an oral surgery follow up?

I'm 28 years old, and I want to have my missing tooth replaced. Would I need to have a follow up after the procedure?
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Is it normal to get wisdom teeth when you're 14?

My friend's daughter is only 14 years old, but she's already getting her wisdom teeth removed. I thought that you didn't normally get them until you're, like, 20. Is this normal?...
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Is jaw surgery done in the hospital?

My dentist thinks I need to have jaw surgery and has referred me to an oral surgeon. Would this surgery be done in a hospital?
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Can grinding your teeth eventually lead to jaw surgery?

My oldest son grinds his teeth while he sleeps and he's 16 years old, so his teeth are pretty much fully developed. Can grinding his teeth cause issues for his jaw? Would he...
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How long is the recovery from jaw surgery?

I'm having jaw surgery to fix my cross bite, but I'm just curious about the recovery. How long is the recovery, usually, with jaw surgery? Would I be able to go back to work...
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Are jaw surgeries done in outpatient facilities?

I'm 32, and my dentist believes that I have a jaw disorder and is referring me to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. If I need jaw surgery, will it be done in an outpatient facility?...
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How long does your jaw stay wired shut after surgery?

I'm 27, and I'm going to have jaw surgery soon and I know that my jaw will be wired shut for sometime after the surgery. How long are the wires on for?
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Does TMJ require surgery?

I have TMJ but I never had it treated before. I'm tired of feeling discomfort in my jaw from it. Does TMJ require surgical treatment?
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What are the symptoms of an infection after tooth extraction?

I'm 35 years old, and I had a tooth extraction over a week ago. I don't think it's healing properly, especially since the area feels pretty tender. There's also some pain still....
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Do you have to be put to sleep to get your wisdom teeth out?

I need to have my wisdom teeth removed soon. Do I need to be put to sleep for this procedure?
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How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to be taken out?

I'm 22 years old, and my wisdom teeth are in the process of coming in. It's a little painful, but I know this is just from them coming in, and not from any issues they're causing....
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Can wisdom teeth cause canker sores?

I felt my wisdom tooth coming earlier this year, and on the left side, bottom of my mouth, I keep getting a canker sore. Could this be from my wisdom tooth?
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