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I am having four impacted wisdom teeth pulled soon.  How long will I have to avoid drinking Coke?  I know drinking out of a straw is out for a while, but what about just drinking out of a glass?  

Answer
Annie -  Assuming there are no problems during the surgery, you can usually drink Coke or any other carbonated beverage within a couple of days.  Be sure to advise your surgeon of your desire and see if he has a different opinion.  

I wish you the best.  If you have any further questions feel free to contact me again.

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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired

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I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.

Experience

Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and State University School of Dentistry.

Organizations
American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Education/Credentials
BA -University of Connecticut DMD - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Awards and Honors
National Honor Society (OKU), Philadelphia County Dental Society, Mosby Book Award, Oral Surgery Honors, Summa Cum Laude

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