Question 1

can i drink alcohol after getting my wisdom teeth out?

Accepted Answer

You need use care: If you are taking a narcotic pain reliever then no. These include codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, vicodin, percocet, percodan, (oxycodone and aspirin) etc. As these suppress breathing when mixed with alcohol. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect that can break up the blood clot, delay healing and increase pain. Avoid straight liquor if you decide to drink alcoholic drinks; beer or wine in moderation maybe ok after 2 days.

Question 2

what will happen if i drink alcohol the same day as i get one of my wisdom teeth pulled out? and can i use a straw to drink alcohol? ...

Accepted Answer

Can't Stop Drinking?: If you cannot go one day without drinking alcohol when you are ill or on powerful medications then you are an alcoholic.  Drinking alcohol, a depressant drug, when you are depressed is another sign of alcoholism.  There is a program for you known as alcoholics anonymous. We really are physicians here concerned about your health.  To most people asking them to not drink on the surgery day is easy.

Question 3

could i drink alcohol after getting my wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

After wisdom's out: At some point, with moderation. Your dentist can tell you when as different dentists have different opinions on this. Why not call and ask?

Question 4

when can i drink alcohol after having wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Wait at least 1 week: You probably will be recovering from sedation and you may be on strong narcotic pain medications.   Having alcohol in the mix is dangerous.  Also, alcohol delays healing.

Question 5

three days after all wisdom teeth are out can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: If you are not taking any medications that were prescribed to you for pain, then an alcoholic beverage wold be fine. However, the medications that may have been prescribed to you can affect your ability to function. Read all meds or ask your pharmacist if this is the case before imbibing.

Question 6

will i be able to drink alcohol after getting my wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Eventually: I guess if you have no contraindications to drinking alcohol, you will be able to do so after the wound has healed and you are not taking narcotic pain meds. Consult with your surgeon for post op instructions.

Question 7

can you drink alcohol after getting wisdom teeth pulled?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are on pain meds, no!

Question 8

can you drink alcohol after getting 2 wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Wait 5-7 days: Not right away, alcohol can interfere with healing and could lead to a dry socket.  Give the tissue 5-7 days to heal.  When and if you do choose to drink alcohol, please do responsibly.

Question 9

i was wondering is it okay to drink alcohol after having wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

24 hrs: After a 24 hour period you can drink alcohol.

Question 10

is it okay to drink alcohol a week after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: As alcohol can promote bleeding, you don't want to wash out the clot where tooth was removed.

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