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Re: Another Wisdom Tooth Thread

Author: pewd
Date: 2010-07-28 00:55

i wonder how many dental surgeons have actual data to support the 'dont play a musical instrument for x days' speech they give their patients? i suspect its just a general 'dont play for 2-3 weeks' comment without any data to support / refute how long one should lay off the horn.

has anyone actually studied clarinet students with wisdom teeth surgery? compare complication rates for patients laying out for 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks to see if there is a difference?

most of my students are playing again within 5-7 days. AFAIK, out of dozens, only one had complications (dry socket in one case).

however, you should not take medical advice from a chat room - consult your oral surgeon.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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