Can A Person Play Snooker After A Tooth Extraction?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

Question: Hi

I need help and advice I had a tooth extraction around 7 /8 hours ago it was a surgical removement under local anastetic.
If i wanted could i play snooker to pass time or is rest needed?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Snooker is fine!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

It is okay to play snooker at this time. rest is not mandatory. Hope you have good pain medications. Keep me posted on this.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 minutes later)

My bleeding is not stopping its not heavy.?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It’s okay!. Place cotton above this and press on!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Place cotton on this area and apply pressure on it. This will be of great help. Kepe me updated.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar