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because aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation...afetr extraction aspirin can cause prolonged bleeding leading to complications like shock etc

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Because aspirin is a blood thinner and would delay the healing process; it would take longer for the blood to clot. Tylenol or Advil are recommended instead.

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