Q. I chose this coming Thursday as a day for a four wisdom-teeth extraction, because it is before the beginning of the nine days. Is this correct? or should I rather cancel and wait to see if I can get an appointment maybe much later, after the three weeks?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that since this is not an inherently dangerous operation, the main concern should be not to feel pain during Shabbos. Since normally the discomfort remains strong for approximately three days, if possible the date should be changed for after the three weeks, preferably on a Monday. If it is difficult to get a better date, you may go ahead with the necessary teeth extractions.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
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